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Aservo® EquiHaler® now available in the UK and Ireland
The inhaler marks more than a decade of collaboration between human pharma and animal health businesses.

Product allows medication to be inhaled deep into horses’ lungs.
 
The first inhaled treatment for severe equine asthma is now available in the UK and Ireland.

Manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim, the Aservo® EquiHaler® marks more than a decade of collaboration between human pharma and Boehringer’s animal health business.

The inhaler incorporates Soft Mist Technology®, which is found in the Respimat® inhaler used in human respiratory disease. This allows the active ingredient to be inhaled deep into the horses’ lungs.

"It's another industry first and is a strong indicator of the commitment that Boehringer Ingelheim has to the health and welfare of horses, and to the investment that we make into continuing to advance therapies through collaboration and innovation,” commented Dr Marc Laemmer, head of equine in UK & Ireland.

“We understand that a product launch in this challenging time for the veterinary profession may seem surprising, but we have had such strong demand from equine vets for the product that we have committed to making Aservo® EquiHaler® available. Our team of territory managers and vet advisers will conduct remote meetings with customers to make sure that they have the information and support they require.”

He continues: “The launch of Aservo® EquiHaler® is a prime example of leveraging innovation efforts of both our human and animal businesses. This has been a strength of ours and I'm excited that we are continuing to further increase the delivery of innovative solutions for horse owners and vets."

The active ingredient in the Aservo® EquiHaler® is ciclesonide - a corticosteroid that is activated directly in the lung, reducing the lower airway inflammation associated with severe equine asthma and reducing the risks commonly associated with systemic corticosteroids.

It does not use a propellant, meaning that using the device does not contribute to harmful greenhouse gas emissions. It has also been manufactured from 50 per cent recycled materials.

Featuring an ergonomic handle, dosing lever, and nostril adapter, the Aservo® EquiHaler®  has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design.



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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.