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Fly spray defect prompts product recall
The recall follows a number of reports of defective aluminium foil seals in a number of units.
Zoetis arranging return of the affected batches

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has issued a product recall alert for Diosect 5 per cent w/v Concentrate for Cutaneous Spray Solution 250ml.

Manufactured by Zoetis UK limited, the product is specially developed for the control of flies and lice on horses.

The recall follows a number of reports of defective aluminium foil seals in a number of units, resulting in slight leakage of the product during storage.

The issue affects batch numbers E16140 (expires March 2019), E16178 (expires May 2019) and E16162 (expires ay 2019).

Zoetis UK Ltd is contacting wholesale dealers to arrange return of the affected batches. Any technical queries relating to the recall should be directed to Zoetis Technical Services on 0845 300 8034, option 1. 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 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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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.