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Product recall due to packaging damage
Versele-Laga has issued a recall for Ornicure 150mg/g doxycycline powder for oral solution.
Versele-Laga recalls batches of Ornicure 

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is making wholesalers aware that the manufacturer, Versele-Laga, has issued a recall for Ornicure 150mg/g doxycycline powder for oral solution.

Stability tests have shown that some bags of the 200g packaging of the product could be minimally damaged. Batches of the product are being recalled with immediate effect to wholesaler level.

Ornicure is used for racing pigeons and cage birds to treat respiratory tract infections, ornithosis, psittacosis and ocular infections caused by Chlamydia psittaci or mycoplasma.

The following batch numbers are affected:
  • 16L16741 (expiry date: 12-2019)
  • 16L19742 (expiry date: 12-2019)
  • 16L15739 (expiry date: 12-2019)

Versele-Laga are contacting wholesale dealers to arrange the return of these batches. Any queries relating to the recall can be directed to Andy Maheur on +32 9 381 31 86 or commseccs@verla.be

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com