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Changes to assessment of maximum residue limits
An MRL is the highest level of residue from a veterinary medicine that is legally allowed in food for human consumption.
New EMA measures to replace current guidance

Three new regulations to strengthen the assessment of maximum residue limits (MRLs) of veterinary medicines in food-producing animals have been implemented by the European Medicines Agency.

The measures will also serve as key reference documents for companies who apply for the establishment of MRLs for their respective medicine.

An MRL is the highest level of residue from a veterinary medicine that is legally allowed in food for human consumption. Under EU law, food from animals must not contain levels of veterinary medicine that might represent a hazard to the health of the consumer.

The first measure, adopted in January 2017, changes the structure of the documentation to be included in the application dossier for an MRL application by including a new chapter on risk management considerations. It also changes the position in the dossier of the so-called detailed and critical summaries - a summary report provided by experts.  

Measure two, adopted in May 2017, aims to increase the availability of veterinary medicines. It outlines the principles and minimum criteria for the extrapolation of an MRL to either another foodstuff from the same species, or to the same foodstuff from another species.

The third measure, adopted in May 2018, describes the methodology to be used in the scientific risk assessment and establishment of risk management recommendations relevant to MRL applications. The new rules will replace the existing guidance on MRLs in Volume 8 of “The rules governing medicinal products in the European Union" as of 19 June 2018. 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.