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Ceva Animal Health found in breach of NOAH code
NOAH has regulated the content and quality of advertisements, leaflets and promotional activities through its Code of Practice since 1974.
Promotion found to be inconsistent with SPC

NOAH’s code of practice committee has found Ceva Animal Health to be in breach of its code on promotion.

The committee ruled that the PRID® Delta Brochure PR152-L246-0615-1K and its use at the British Cattle Veterinary Association Congress in October last year, was in breach of clause 4.4 (iv) of the Code of Practice.

Clause 4.4 (iv) states that: “Any information or claim in a Promotion of Animal Medicines must not be inconsistent with the SPC”.

The brochure was found to promote off-label use of the product which is inconsistent with the summary of product characteristics (SPC).

NOAH represents the UK animal medicines industry which has regulated the content and quality of advertisements, leaflets and promotional activities through its Code of Practice since 1974.

Further details of the ruling will be made available shortly.

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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.