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Minimum age changed for Nobivac Rabies
The minimum vaccination age for Nobivac Rabies in dogs, cats and ferrets has been changed from three months to 12 weeks. (stock photo)
Vaccination age changed to 12 weeks

The minimum vaccination age for Nobivac Rabies in dogs, cats and ferrets has been changed from three months to 12 weeks. This brings it into line with the minimum age set out in the EU Regulation No 567/2013.

This change will affect the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for the product, and the product leaflet.

MSD Animal Health said the revised advice can be applied to all UK product used from 6 June 2017, regardless of the leaflet information supplied in the packaging.

The data sheet has been updated and can be read in full online at www.noahcompendium.co.uk.

Changes to the SPC can be viewed here.

For advice on the changes, contact your account manager or MSD’s technical product support line: 01908 685685 (Option 1). Or email for technical support: vet-support.uk@merck.com

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'