The European Medicines Agency’s list of highest priority “critically important antibiotics” has been officially adopted by the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance.
A software upgrade designed to allow MRI equipment to be operated by VNs has been released by Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, following requests from vets.
Metaxol, part of the firm’s SoluStab range, is replacing Methoxasol and is aimed at farmers wanting to target entire flocks thanks to its shorter withdrawal time for broilers.
Ceva Animal Health has extended its companion animal dermatology range with the release of Dermipred for the management of pruritus and skin inflammation in cases of canine atopic dermatitis.
The European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for Cytopoint (lokivetmab), the first monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy approved in the European Union for veterinary use.
A piece of equipment able to give a failure of passive transfer (FPT) diagnosis in 10 minutes has been hailed as "genuinely lifesaving" and could help streamline the workload of equine vets.
To support National Microchipping Month in June, Virbac is providing a free support pack for practices to use in the waiting room and online – plus a chance for staff to win prizes.
Virbac has launched a range of clinical diets for cats and dogs that allows veterinary practices to meet the main nutritional needs often encountered in practice.
Stronghold Plus, from Zoetis, is a new topical parasiticide for cats, boasting a unique combination of active ingredients that treats ticks, fleas, ear mites, lice and gastrointestinal nematodes, and prevents feline heartworm disease.
