February 2019

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.

5 mins

“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.

3 mins

November 2018

Users of Zoetis’ equine viral arteritis vaccine may have to wait until February next year for new supplies with existing stocks set to expire.

2 mins

AceSedate can be used for premedication, sedation and tranquilisation of cats and dogs, and for best results should be combined with opioid.

4 mins

BEVA webinar "Worm control: sifting through the sh1t" presented by David Rendle and supported by Virbac.

1 mins

Independent study carried out by Centaur Biomechanics shows benefits a 20-minute cycloidal vibration can have on whole horse locomotion and thoracolumbar profiles.

4 mins

NSAID with “easy to give” award from the International Society of Feline Medicine now licensed for pain associated with chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

3 mins

Elanco has released the first oral tick and flea treatment licensed for cats, and is approved as suitable for kittens as young as eight weeks.

4 mins

Report finds while most prescription veterinary medicines were stored appropriately, those expired – including antibiotics – were commonly found on farms.

6 mins

Invicta Animal Health said it has listened to vets and VNs to make improvements on its original product.

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