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BVA Appoints Chairman of New Veterinary Development Council
Richard Bennett, chairman of the new VDC
The veterinary profession is taking the lead on shaping the future of large animal veterinary practice with the appointment of Professor Richard Bennett as the independent chairman of the newly-established Veterinary Development Council.

The concept of the Veterinary Development Council (VDC) was recommended in Professor Philip Lowe’s report ‘Unlocking Potential: A report on veterinary expertise in food animal production’, which was published in August 2009.
 
Commenting on his appointment, Professor Bennett said: “The initial aim of the Veterinary Development Council is to explore and define the ‘market’ for farm animal veterinary services in the UK, considering both supply and demand. Ultimately I want the VDC to identify ways in which the veterinary profession might need to develop to ensure it remains thriving and provides the necessary expertise, goods and services that its clients, and society more generally, needs.”
 

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Update to TB Advice services

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 Vets wishing to access TB Advice services can now use a digital contact form, following updates announced by the APHA.

This new, streamlined service allows customers to provide all necessary information upfront, minimising additional contact between the APHA and the customer. It also ensures questions are directed to the right team, significantly reducing response times.

More contact forms are expected to be announced in the coming months. For more information, visit Gov.uk  

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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.