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National SQP Week toolkit launches to support inaugural industry campaign
15 Apr 2026
First ever National SQP Week to take place 5–12 June 2026 - SQP regulators jointly announce the need for this important campaign to drive better awareness and understanding of the SQP role
05 Feb 2026
AMTRA response to the Statement of Intent on UK Veterinary Vaccine Availability From the Veterinary Medicines Directorate
12 Sept 2025
AMTRA Annual Awards: Celebrating the work of Animal Medicines Advisors
29 Jul 2025
AMTRA unveils results of its biggest ‘Industry Survey’ to date
12 Jun 2025
AMTRA launches biggest ‘Industry Survey’ to date to help gather insights about the role and impact of SQPs across the animal medicines industry
28 Jan 2025
AMTRA publishes bluetongue podcast to support SQPs on the frontline of product prescription and supply in giving the best possible advice to farmers
13 Dec 2024
Compendium update
06 Dec 2024
CPD Academy launches with a series of LIVE webinars
22 Aug 2024
New Diploma in Animal Medicines Advice will start earlier than expected due to demand, Harper Adams University and AMTRA announce
25 Jul 2024
New Veterinary Medicines Regulations come into force
17 May 2024
AMTRA response to the release of the latest National Action Plan on AMR
08 May 2024
AMTRA and Harper Adams University launches first of its kind ‘Diploma in Animal Medicines Advice’
26 Apr 2024
Brand new CPD module: Lungworm Dictyocaulus viviparus in Cattle by Mark Pass
03 Apr 2024
AMTRA’s Deputy CEO shares her thoughts on the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day: Inspiring Inclusion
06 Mar 2024
AMTRA supports BVA's call for modernisation and reform of the 'outdated' Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
29 Feb 2024
AMTRA comment on the Government response to the GB Veterinary Medicines Regulation
05 Feb 2024
AMTRA Council meet in January 2024
31 Jan 2024
VMD Medicines Update: Dec/Jan
29 Jan 2024
VMD AMTRA semiannual review meeting
17 Jan 2024
Encouraging uptake of SCOPS and COWS AMTRA CPD
22 Dec 2023
Prescribing clarification
21 Dec 2023
SCOPS podcasts
12 Dec 2023
RUMA Antibiotics Report released
01 Dec 2023
Flea product use and limiting environmental risks
03 Nov 2023
AMTRA Renewal fees due
25 Oct 2023
Help to raise awareness of the threat of Bluetongue Virus (BTV)
16 Oct 2023
AMTRA supports new Mobile Sheep Dipping Code of Practice
27 Sept 2023
AMTRA announces changes to animal medicines exam system
20 Sept 2023
Prescription/supply of antiparasitics - updated September 2023
25 Aug 2023
The Opportunity in the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway
15 Aug 2023
AMTRA Harper Adams employers and trainers collaboration day
26 Jul 2023
Renewed partnership between AMTRA and Harper Adams University equals exam success
22 May 2023
Harper Adams/AMTRA exams
02 May 2023
Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) - medicines update
21 Apr 2023
Veterinary Medicines Regulations
17 Apr 2023
AMTRA calls for more targeted equine worming approach
31 Mar 2023
AMTRA Award winners recognised during AHDA Conference
08 Mar 2023
AMTRA searching for 8 new Council Representatives
14 Oct 2022
AMTRA appoints Michael Seals MBE as new chair
21 Feb 2022
SCOPS Nematodirus Forecast now live
01 Feb 2022
Helping to support companion animal medicines requirements as increasing demand on veterinary industry hits home
07 Dec 2021
AMTRA introduces compulsory farm CPD
16 Nov 2021
Support grows for official name change to recognise Registered Animal Medicines Advisors
14 Sept 2021
Favoured approach for authenticity adopted for successful first online AMTRA written assessments
23 Mar 2021
Free service for sheep farmers and advisors could reduce lamb mortality this spring
01 Mar 2021
Test before treating calves with wormer this spring
25 Feb 2021
Commercial value of Registered Animal Medicines Advisors recognised in latest AMTRA renewal figures
16 Feb 2021
AMTRA written and viva exams now taking place online
16 Dec 2020
COWS – Consider which products to use when treating cattle for parasites this winter
07 Dec 2020
At a time of uncertainty, we can be assured our pets are in safe hands…
04 Dec 2020
Advice on autumn liver fluke control in sheep and cattle
14 Sept 2020
AMTRA exams restarting
31 Jul 2020
Coronavirus update – 31 July
24 Jun 2020
AMTRA Exams – an update
21 May 2020
New representatives welcomed to the AMTRA council
13 May 2020
Coronavirus: temporary change of premises
08 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: Prescribing & authorisation of supply
31 Mar 2020
Coronavirus update – 20 May
30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus update – 27 March
27 Mar 2020
AMTRA warns against stocking up animal medicines amid Coronavirus escalation
13 Mar 2020
Level 5 qualification for animal medicines advisors as AMTRA and Harper Adams University broaden syllabus and assessment
05 Feb 2020
AMTRA Awards Winners Point the Way to a Healthy Future
27 Jan 2020
Elections – could it be you?
16 Dec 2019
AMTRA welcomes SCOPS and COWS statement on rafoxanide
25 Nov 2019
Distribution categories – clarification and reminder
06 Nov 2019
Survey reveals high SQP support from animal medicines regulatory body, AMTRA
31 May 2019
Massive boost in AMTRA SQP student registrations, regulatory body AMTRA confirms
30 May 2019
Initial findings of latest AMTRA Mystery Shopper exercise reveal improvements in AMTRA SQP performance
28 Mar 2019
Keeping the routine key for pets at Christmas
21 Dec 2018
Revised dates for Scotland – AMTRA and AHDA Roadshow dates confirmed
30 Nov 2018
Don’t forget your passport! – Horse owners advised they could be asked for the horse passport on supply of horse medicines
28 Nov 2018
Keep calm… and help our companion animals during firework festivals
30 Oct 2018
Love Lamb Week… Love your SQP all year-round
05 Sept 2018
Top tips for a healthy summer for your pet
08 Jun 2018
When the sun comes out, so do the ticks and fleas, warn animal medicine advisors
07 Jun 2018
Update to SQP exam looks to improve anthelmintic prescription channels for dairy farmers
17 May 2018
New farm SQP syllabus and exam addresses extended requirements and gaps in knowledge transfer
20 Jan 2018
New research demonstrates value of SQP to the farming and equine industry
19 Jan 2018
Joined-up approach helps animal medicines advisors become a bigger part of the solution
15 Jan 2018
AMTRA supports new promotion of SQPs as Animal Medicine Advisors
10 Jun 2016
Farmers Encouraged to Seek Advice on New Sheep Quarantine Guidelines
23 May 2016
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