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VMD announces product recall
The recall has been issued due to a defect with the metal cap thread, which means re-sealed bottles may not be airtight.
Class two recall of anaesthetic products due to defect

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is making wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware of a recall of certain anaesthetic products.

A class two recall has been issued regarding the following veterinary anaesthetic products, which are manufactured by Zoetis UK Limited:
  • IsoFlo 100% w/w Inhalation Vapour Liquid Vm 42058/4195
  • Isothesia 1000 mg/g Inhalation Vapour Liquid Vm 42058/4197

The recall has been issued due to a defect with the metal cap thread, which means re-sealed bottles may not be airtight. Batches with an expiry date of 31 May 2021 or later are not included in the recall.

Class two recalls indicate that the defect may cause mistreatment or harm to the patient, but is not life-threatening or serious.

The affected batches are:

IsoFlo 250ml
58006XN, 60003XN, 59005XN, 60006XN, 61001XN, 60016XN, 60017XN, 61018XN, 61015XN, 61016XN, 61017XN, 6062216, 6062225, 6062226, 6062217, 6063738

Isothesia 250ml
6062335, 6063318

For further information, contact Zoetis technical services on 0845 300 8034 or customersupportuk@zoetis.com

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.