Majority of surgeons surveyed also believe their practices could do more to prevent spread of infection, while three-quarters have concerns practice protocols are not being followed.

Cannabidiol products for use in animals now require a marketing authorisation before they can be sold or supplied in the UK, but public not aware.

Eravac is the first monovalent vaccine registered in Europe for the prevention of type-2 haemorrhagic disease in pet rabbits.

Two 1ml doses can be injected three weeks apart to pigs from 56 days old, providing immunisation to the majority of animals within seven days.

Following nutritional research, Spillers launches “first independently veterinary approved senior horse feed range on the market”.

Available in 15ml, 30ml and 60ml syringes for dogs, and 15ml syringes for cats, Pro-Kolin Advanced features new and improved flavourings and specific formulations.

Baycox Multi from Bayer now licensed to treat and control one of the most common causes of scour in bull beef and suckler calves in the UK.

New products designed to optimise corneal health come with diagnosis and treatment guidelines, anatomical guides and client educational aids.

Zoetis apologises for disruption and outlines alternative product, but first batches won’t be available until March 2019.

“Equilis Prequenza combines the demonstrated efficacy against challenge, with a current circulating strain with an established safety profile,” claims MSD equine veterinary advisor Vicki Farr.

Manufacturers claim the tuberculin gun is easier to use and offers a significant cost-saving opportunity for practices.

Eravac is now indicated for the prevention of rabbit haemorrhagic disease type 2 for pet rabbits.

Applied Biosystems VetMAX MastiType Multi Kit identifies the 15 most significant mastitis-causing pathogens in three hours.

Zenifel contains 48ml of the same pheromone as the market leader, but “innovative diffusion system and high concentration of F3” means it lasts up to six weeks.

Pharmaceutical company introduces oral Bovikalc Dry to help support natural decrease in milk production at end of lactation cycle.

Trace levels of the anabolic steroid(s) trenbolone and/or trendione have reportedly been detected in products that contain the progestin altrenogest.

Boehringer Ingelheim produces series of expert short videos to help vets become more confident in prescribing pain relief to this exotic species.