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Drop in Welsh herds under TB restrictions
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94.6 per cent of herds in the country were TB free during the first quarter of 2016. 

Data demonstrates progress being made to eradicate TB in Wales

New figures show that the number of TB restricted herds in Wales is at its lowest level since 2006.

Data published by the Welsh Government reveals that 94.6 per cent of herds in the country were TB free during the first quarter of 2016.  

This means that 200 less herds were under restrictions because of a TB incident, compared to three years ago.

Welcoming the news, cabinet secretary Lesley Griffiths said the data demonstrates progress being made to eradicate the disease in Wales.

“Our TB Eradication Programme is making use of the armoury against the disease. This includes the testing of cattle, strict biosecurity, movement control and enhanced management of TB breakdowns,” she said.

“This approach is aimed at tackling all sources of infection and is clearly having an effect. The latest statistics show the number of new herds with TB in the 12 months to March 2016 reduced by 14 per cent."

Ms Griffiths added: “I will continue to monitor and review the picture across Wales and am committed to taking a science led approach when considering all options on the way forward.”


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Building Great Workplaces webinars return

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 BVA has announced a new series of its Building Great Workplaces lunchtime webinars.

Launching from 16 July, the sessions will explore patient safety, motivation, client communication and more.

Its first webinar, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 16 July. It will feature guest speakers from The Vet Project, a group which supports neurodiversity in veterinary environments.

The following three webinars take place in September, October and November.

Booking is open on the BVA website 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.