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NBA urges better communications
Changes to TB movement rules highlighted

The National Beef Association (NBA) has called for the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) and the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to improve the clarity of their communications in light of objections to the way in which forthcoming changes to livestock TB movement rules were previously communicated.

Commenting, NBA Assistant Director Joanna Pugh said “It is very important that, when these changes are made, they are communicated much more effectively to farmers than the changes to the restocking rules were.”

Farming Minister Jim Paice MP has previously acknowledged that there was a 'need to improve' on the way DEFRA and AHVLA communicated changes to the TB movement rules. Mr Paice and Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens have also announced further forthcoming changes to the TB movement rules, which are listed on the DEFRA website.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.