New Level 3 Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) Diploma Launched by VetSkill at Clinical Coach Congress VetSkill is pleased to have announced the launch of its new Level 3 Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) Diploma at The College of Animal Welfare’s Clinical Coach Congress on Monday 18 March 2019. During the presentation, Kathy Kissick from The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) introduced the innovative 2-year qualification which is intended to support […] Posted: 10 May 2019 at 12:29 pm
Equimax Oral Gel for Horses Yardpacks – Product defect recall alert The following batches of Equimax Oral Gel for Horses Yardpacks Vm 05653/4176 are being recalled. Packs of 48 syringes each containing 7.49 g of product are being recalled with immediate effect, as they do not contain English language package leaflets and the immediate packaging (sticker on dosing syringe) is not in English. Batch Expiry Date […] Posted: 17 January 2019 at 9:04 am
VMD update on Carprieve small animal injection recall Norbrook is recalling batch 8254-90G (expiry date 21 June 2020) from the marketplace as a precautionary measure, as sterility cannot be assured Norbrook has confirmed none of the batch 8254-90G (expiry date 21 June 2020) recalled by the VMD ever reached the UK market. Posted: 3 January 2019 at 4:02 pm
VMD update on isoflurane shortage A statement released by the VMD has said, due to ongoing UK supply problems with isoflurane-containing products, it has recently assessed the following products for import under the Special Imports Scheme: IsoFlo Vet 100% (Zoetis) from Germany IsoFlo vapour liquid inhalant (Ecuphar) from Spain Isoflurin 1,000mg/g inhalation vapor, liquid (VetPharma Animal Health) from Spain Aerrane […] Posted: 3 January 2019 at 3:59 pm
Veterinary Medicine Supply Problem: Isoflurane Due to ongoing UK supply problems with isoflurane-containing products, the VMD has recently assessed the following products for import under the Special Import Scheme: IsoFlo Vet 100% (Zoetis) from Germany IsoFlo 100% w/w vloeistof voor inhalatiedamp (Abbott Laboratories) from Germany Isoflo vapor liquid inhalant (Ecuphar) from Spain Isoflurin 1000mg/g inhalation vapor, liquid (VetPharma Animal Health […] Posted: 17 December 2018 at 9:43 am
Carprieve Small Animal Injection- Product defect recall alert Product Defect recall alert for Carprieve Small Animal Injection (Vm 02000/4229) by Norbrook Laboratories Ltd. Norbrook Laboratories Ltd is recalling the below mentioned batch from the market place as a precautionary measure as sterility cannot be assured. Batch Expiry Date 8254-90G 21/06/2020 Norbrook is contacting vets and wholesalers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products […] Posted: 30 November 2018 at 1:07 pm
Extended duration of immunity for FeLV vaccines Virbac has announced an extended duration of immunity has been granted by the European Medicines Agency for the feline leukaemia component of both Leucogen and Leucofeligen vaccines. As a result of this extended duration of immunity, following the primary course and first annual booster, the FeLV component is only required every three years. Annual boosters […] Posted: 28 September 2018 at 2:27 pm
BSAVA Releases second edition of manual The BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Disorders has been extensively revised and updated under the direction of a new editorial team. Given the considerable evolution in the diagnosis, understanding and treatment options for many orthopaedic disorders, the second edition includes: the investigation of lameness, including the use of force plates and kinematics the latest understanding […] Posted: 28 September 2018 at 2:12 pm
Suspension of Veterinary Medicines containing the excipient Diethanolamine (DEA) The VMD has suspended products for food-producing animals that contain the excipient diethanolamine (DEA). A list of these products is below: Product Vm Number MAH Allevinix 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Pigs and Horses 15052/4144 Ceva Animal Health Ltd Cronyxin Injection, 5% w/v Solution for Injection 12597/4014 Cross Vetpharm Group Ltd Dugnixon […] Posted: 26 July 2018 at 11:21 am
Product defect recall The following batches of Willcain Solution for Injection (Vm 10434/4046) have been recalled due to low active substance assay results during long term stability trial. Batch Expiry Date 92927 April 2020 94340 April 2020 94341 April 2020 106023 Jan 2021 106024 Feb 2021 106025 Feb 2021 Dechra Ltd is contacting wholesalers and vets to examine […] Posted: 20 July 2018 at 2:40 pm