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Bela-Pharm issues product recall alert for Oxytobel
Oxytobel is distributed in the UK by Bimeda UK.
Recall affects batch J2101-03 Expiry 11/2018

A product recall alert for Oxytobel 10 IU/ml Solution for horses, cattle, pigs, sheep goats, dogs and cats has been issued by Bela-Pharm.

In a statement, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate said: “Bela-Pharm has identified that there is a potential for decreased levels of the preservative Chlorobutanol hemihydrate in the following batch: J2101-03 Expiry 11/2018”.

Oxytobel is distributed in the UK by Bimeda UK. Veterinary practices that have purchased the batch number are urged to contact Bimeda to arrange a collection.

Any queries related to the return of this product should be directed to Kay Cowton, Bimeda UK Sales on 01248 725400 or email uksales@bimeda.com

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk