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Change to the information provided in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).
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New measures will protect Dartmoor ponies and support those who keep them on the moor.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Government sets out clear path to the international agreed target of protecting and improving 30% of land by 2030
A new digital service for Marketing Authorisation Holders to submit pharmacovigilance reports to the VMD is now available.
Proposals for a new independent veterinary ombudsman to give pet owners stronger rights
130 projects encompassing 364 threatened species to receive funding of £60 million from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
Fishers, seafood businesses and coastal communities across England are reminded and encouraged to apply for grant funding via the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS).
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate publishes its annual report and accounts for 2025-26.
£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy
New rules will ensure everyday products sold in the UK including coffee and cocoa do not contribute to illegal deforestation around the world
Product defect recall alert for Bob Martin Clear Wormer 20 mg Spot-on Solution for Cats and Kittens by Pets Choice Limited.
Rare butterflies, birds, and wildflowers benefit from 1,200 acres of new, species-rich grassland, equivalent to around 680 football pitches
The best locations for 300 hectares of new woodland identified. Hedgerow restoration supports rare species like hazel dormice, turtle doves and barn owls
All online retailers of veterinary medicines must register with the VMD.
A speech by Martin Coleman, Non-Executive Director and Panel Chair, delivered at BVA Live 2026.
Topical hormone products such as gels and creams can be absorbed accidentally by pets through close contact.
The UK and local partners have completed a project to protect nature and support communities in western Guatemala.
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