AMTRA

10/06/2026

For AMTRA CEO, Stephen Dawson, shares examples of what an ideal vet-SQP relationship looks like and how it benefits animals and clients in the latest British Veterinary Association - BVA blog entitled, 'Celebrating and encouraging collaboration: What the ideal vet-SQP relationship looks like'.

We hope you enjoy reading it and a big thank you to British Veterinary Association - BVA for supporting National SQP Week. https://www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/blog-article/celebrating-and-encouraging-collaboration-what-the-ideal-vet-sqp-relationship-looks-like/

10/06/2026

British Veterinary Association - BVA - this a great article highlighting the importance of Vet-SQP collaboration.

"The more we can bring everyone together, the better."

To mark , read this interview with our Junior Vice President in earlier this year, where she talks about the importance of vets & SQPs working together.

https://ow.ly/9wQ250Z8UBm

10/06/2026

Great support from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate for the inaugural and recognition that SQPs are at the heart of ensuring veterinary medicines are supplied and used responsibly, providing trusted advice to animal owners and helping safeguard both animal health and the wider environment.

The VMD’s CEO Abi Seager and Head of Inspections and Lee Grist attended our House of Lords event last Thursday to help mark the start of this important week and to celebrate the newly qualified AMTRA SQPs entering the profession with the presentation of our annual awards.

We’re proud to support the inaugural celebrating the essential role of Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) across the UK.

SQPs are at the heart of ensuring veterinary medicines are supplied and used responsibly, providing trusted advice to animal owners and helping safeguard both animal health and the wider environment.

VMD’s CEO Abi Seager and Head of Inspections, Lee Grist attended AMTRA's House of Lords event, marking the start of this important week and recognising newly qualified SQPs entering the profession.

We welcome AMTRA's support of the government’s campaign, which highlights the responsible use and disposal of parasiticides.

SQPs play a vital role in raising awareness with animal owners helping to minimise environmental impacts while protecting animal welfare.

Find out more about National SPQ week and get involved 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7WVjVAi

Find out more about our Be Spot-On Aware campaign 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6XbrFWJ

10/06/2026

Watch our latest interview below with horse owner, Claire Salih and featuring AMTRA SQP Mark Pass. One of Claire's horses fell seriously ill due to a severe infestation of encysted small redworms. Mark worked with Claire and in collaboration with her vet to treat the horse who happily made a full recovery.

Zoetis

10/06/2026

Castle Farm Vets - great to hear how SQPs are playing such a key and collaborative role as part of the vet practice team!

🌟 National SQP Week 🌟

As we continue celebrating National SQP Week, we’d like to recognise the invaluable contribution our SQP team makes to Castle Farm Vets every day.

Pictured alongside our Senior Clinical Director, Will Barker, are our fantastic SQPs: Kathryn Davis, Rachel Dent, Emma Dobinson and Lucy Mulley. Their knowledge, dedication and commitment to supporting our farming clients play a vital role in the services we provide.

Will Barker says:

“Bringing SQPs into the practice team over the last six years has allowed us to offer a more rounded approach to parasite management for our clients. Having vets and SQPs working within the same team enables us to provide a fully integrated approach to worm and external parasite management in herds and flocks. This has often resulted in reduced parasiticide use through more sustainable planning and targeted testing programmes.”

Thank you to all of our SQPs for the expertise, advice and support they provide to both our clients and colleagues. We are incredibly proud to have such a knowledgeable and dedicated team here at Castle Farm Vets. AMTRA

10/06/2026

A great piece of advice here from SQP Caroline from Castle Farm Vets - “Do worm egg counts.”

🌟 SQP Spotlight – Meet Caroline Colling! 🌟

As part of National SQP Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the fantastic SQPs here at Castle Farm Vets, and first up is Caroline Colling!

🐑 Favourite animal: Sheep

💬 What do you enjoy about being an SQP?
“Helping farmers understand.”

📋 One piece of advice you’d give a farmer:
“Do worm egg counts.”

🎵 What song sums you up at work?
9 to 5 by Dolly Parton

Our SQPs play a vital role in supporting farmers with advice on animal health, responsible medicine use, and helping livestock thrive. Thank you, Caroline, for all that you do!

Keep an eye on our page this week as we continue to introduce more of our brilliant SQP team.

AMTRA

10/06/2026

Gatleys Country Store & Pet Shop Horsham - great to hear all about your amazing SQPs

The first ever launches today and runs from 5–12 June 2026 ....and here are your Gatley’s SQPs!

National SQP Week is a brand-new, nationwide celebration of the vital role that Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs), also known as RAMAs (Registered Animal Medicines Advisors), play in protecting the health and wellbeing of pets, horses, livestock and birds across the UK.

There are four SQPS/RAMAs at Gatley’s - two are based at our Gatley’s Country Store & Saddlery and two at our Gatley’s Horsham store (Plummers Plain).

National SQP Week is an opportunity to highlight the professionalism, expertise, and essential value that SQPs bring to animal health.

SQPs are qualified and regulated professionals who give safe, practical, and personalised advice on animal medicines and wider welfare. They can prescribe and supply certain animal medicines. Their knowledge helps the owners of pets, livestock, horses and birds to make informed choices about the health and welfare of their animals.

If you need advice or medicines for your animals, it’s best to:

- Call before you visit us to make sure the relevant SQPs are available (phone numbers below) so that the appropriate SQP for your particular animal(s) is available to assist you.

- Ask us to check availability of any medicines you believe you may need before visiting us.

As always, we are here to help you.

Gatley’s Country Store & Saddlery:
Barns Farm Lane, Sullington, Storrington West Sussex RH20 4AH
Telephone 01903 742414

Gatley’s Horsham:
Howards Nursery, Handcross Road, Plummers Plain, Horsham West Sussex RH13 6NX
Telephone 01403 891430

AMTRA

10/06/2026

Tarff Valley - great video on the importance of faecal egg counts. Thank you for supporting

Watch our short 2 minute video of how our new Micron Faecal Egg Cou...

10/06/2026

Northvet - we couldn't have said it better ourselves!

10/06/2026

Wow - Leigh has been an SQP for 35 years! Amazing! Perkins Ltd Farm Pet Small Holder

For National SQP week with AMTRA, we asked our lovely SQP's exactly what they enjoy about the role...
First up, our long-standing, resident cow genius: Leigh!