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RSPCA announces new pledges
Long-term welfare efforts announced

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has announced 5 long-term objectives for reforms to the nation's animal welfare standards. The RSPCA have committed themselves to:
  • Increasing the proportion of UK farm animals reared in higher welfare systems.
  • Ending the overpopulation of companion animals and tackle related issues.
  • Reducing the number of exotic animals kept as pets and increase their humane care.
  • Ending euthanasia of any rehomeable animal.
  • Reducing the number of animals in the UK who undergo severe suffering when used in experiments.
Commenting on the announcement, new Chief Executive Gavin Grant said “These pledges are bold but they’re achievable...Whether it’s just spending an extra few pence on higher welfare food, or giving an animal a loving new home, everyone can play their part.”

More information on the pledges is available at the RSPCA's pledges website

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Building Great Workplaces webinars return

News Story 1
 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.