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Warning issued over eye exposure to ear drops
EMA said veterinary surgeons should advise pet owners to take care when applying Osurnia.
Reports of eye injuries in people and pets after accidental exposure 

The European Medicines Agency has issued a warning about accidental exposure to Osurnia ear gel for dogs, after a number of pets and owners suffered eye injuries.

Injuries reported in people include two cases of corneal ulcers, as well as complaints of eye irritation, conjunctivitis, redness, during, stinging and itchiness. In dogs, there were reports of corneal ulcers, squinting, impaired vision, conjunctivitis, redness and swelling around the eye.

Eye exposure in humans largely occurred when the dog shook its head during or just after the medication was applied to the ear.

Veterinary professionals will be informed about this issue in writing and are being encouraged to report any suspected side effects to the relevant national authority, or the manufacturer of Osurnia, Elanco Europe Ltd.

EMA said veterinary surgeons should advise pet owners to take care when applying Osurnia, taking appropriate measures to ensure the product does not contact the eyes of people or dogs. This includes restraining the animal’s head while the medicine is applied.

If accidental exposure does occur, rinse the eyes thoroughly with water for 10-15 minutes and seek medical care.

Pet owners should also monitor dogs treated with the product and contact their vet if they notice any side effects, particularly those affecting the eyes.

EMA says it will continue to monitor the safety of the medicine and will take regulatory action as appropriate.

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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.