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Sterilisation failure triggers product recall
Veterinary surgeons and wholesale dealers will be contacted by Zoetis UK to arrange return of the affected batches.

VMD issues alert for Intramammary Suspension for Cattle

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has issued a product recall alert for Cefshot DC 250mg Intramammary Suspension for Cattle manufactured by Zoetis UK Ltd.

According to the VMD, Zoetis has identified that there is a small possibility that some syringes have not been correctly sterilised. As such, the following batches are being recalled from the market with immediate effect:

Batch number Pack size     Expiry date Vm No.
ABE031A Bucket of 120 syringes April 2019 42058/4183
ABE031A Box of 24 syringes April 2019 42058/4183
ALSO18A Bucket of 120 syringes July 2019 42058/4183
ALSO18A Box of 24 syringes July 2019 42058/4183

Veterinary surgeons and wholesale dealers will be contacted by Zoetis UK to arrange return of the affected batches.

If you have any queries about the recall or wish to report a suspected adverse reaction, contact Zoetis Technical Services on 0845 300 8034, option 1.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.