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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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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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News Shorts
BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.