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Informal views sought on fee changes
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Views are being sought on how fee changes may affect businesses.
AHVLA launches consultation on fee changes for statutory services

An informal consultation has been launched to seek views on fee changes for statutory services delivered by AHVLA.

Informal views are being sought ahead of a full consultation in summer 2014.

Fee increases are planned with a view to moving to full cost recovery (FCR) for services delivered in relation to bovine embryos, bovine semen, porcine semen (collectively known as artificial breeding controls (ABCs)), poultry health scheme, border inspection posts (BIPs) and salmonella national control programme (NCP).

Phased increases were agreed in June 2013 for ABCs, poultry health scheme and BIPs. A move to FCR is planned for this year.

After a revised FCR model was introduced - based on HM Treasury guidance - AHVLA says the majority of further revisions to fees will be lower than the FCR amounts forecast in 2012. However, the agency says it cannot be specific about revisions to individual fees and charges.

AHVLA is seeking views on how stakeholders feel the changes will affect businesses.

Further details about revisions to individual fees and charges are expected to be available by summer 2014, when a public consultation will be launched.

AHVLA aims to introduce revised fees during the final quarter of this year.

For further information or to take part in the informal consultation click here.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.