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How to get authorised as an OV, maintain your authorisation and set up a new practice, and what to do if you will be tuberculin (TB) skin testing.
Forms and guidance for OVs and OV practices, including how to become a new OV, set up a new practice, maintain your records, carry out tests and make claims.
Government Veterinary Services supports public-sector veterinary professionals and promotes veterinary policy to other vets and the public. Government Veterinary Services is part of the Civil Service .
This guide describes how establishments should apply to nominate someone for a named veterinary surgeon (NVS) role.
Placing a veterinary medicine on the market, including non-medicinal products, medicinal words and phrases, how to obtain advice, report non-compliance.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) protects animal health, public health and the environment. VMD is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
What you need to do as a veterinarian after the transition period.
The State Veterinary Service was the government body responsible for animal health and welfare. In 2007 it became a part of Animal Health.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.
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