April 2019

Tetracycline pessary named Utertab, for the treatment of metritis and retained fetal membranes, is new to market.

3 mins

March 2019

The IM injection works by diffusing through the blood vessels, and accumulating in the udder tissue and milk, treating the whole udder effectively.

3 mins

Particles found in batches of an anaesthesia solution prompts manufacturer to urge vets to examine inventory immediately and quarantine all products subject to the recall.

3 mins

VMD approves extension from 28 days to 58 days for Norbrook's combination ivermectin and closantel endectocide Closamectin.

4 mins

"The Pro-Kolin Advanced study represents one of the first of its kind looking at the benefit of a probiotic paste in dogs with acute diarrhoea." – James Kyffin, veterinary director at Protexin Veterinary.

4 mins

Head vet at Crossways Veterinary Group says the new surgical tool results in minimal blood loss and tissue damage, and has reduced surgery time for some procedures, from 30 minutes to 5 minutes.

6 mins

Piece of equipment aims to “offer practices improved in-clinic diagnostic testing”, without the need for “complex commitment contracts”.

2 mins

February 2019

Product offers up to 12 months immunity against three of the biggest diseases that cause reproductive failures in pigs.

2 mins

Two leading pharmaceutical companies each announced fresh supplies of isoflurane had been rushed into the country and made available to wholesalers.

5 mins

In response to the demand of UK horse vets specialising in dentistry, the company has introduced Hexarinse For Horses to its range.

2 mins

Antibiotic features award-winning Smart Cap to prevent the person administering the product from coming into contact with the solution.

3 mins

January 2019

Tablets are divisible into 15mg increments to enable accurate titration of dosing, come blister-packed to facilitate dispensing and are liver flavoured to help with tableting compliance.

3 mins

Two batches of bulk equine wormer dosing syringes do not contain English language leaflets and are being recalled.

2 mins

Easy-to-administer treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis in cats and dogs does not contain an antibiotic, so does not contribute to antimicrobial resistance.

3 mins

Work performed by three veterinary organisations appears to have resulted in a breakthrough to the significant isoflurane shortage.

3 mins

December 2018

Vets experiencing shortages can now apply online for an import certificate for alternative products from outside the UK via the directorate’s Special Imports Scheme.

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“The launch of Spizobactin and Doxybactin will offer vets even more choice when it comes to the targeted and responsible use of antibiotics” – Dechra brand manager Carol Morgan.

2 mins

Chanelle has added an alternative pentosan polysulphate sodium product for the treatment of osteoarthritis in canine patients.

2 mins

Specific NSAID batch number ordered to be recalled as “sterility cannot be assured”.

1 mins

Veterinary HPM Hypoallergy is an elimination diet for adverse food reactions and nutrient intolerances with or without concurrent digestive and skin and coat disorders.

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