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Recall alert for Willcain Solution for Injection
The VMD has issued a product recall alert for Willcain Solution for Injection by Dechra Ltd.
Specific batches called back over low assay results

The VMD has issued a product recall alert for Willcain Solution for Injection by Dechra Ltd.

In a statement, the government agency said batches of the product have been recalled due to low active substance assay results during long-term stability trial.

The recall affects the following batches:

92927 - April 2020
94340 - April 2020
94341 - April 2020
106023 - Jan 2021
106024 - Feb 2021
106025 - Feb 2021

Dechra Ltd is communicating with vets and wholesalers to inspect inventory and quarantine products subject to this recall.

For more information about the recall, please contact Dechra Veterinary Products Ltd, email: productdefects@dechra.com or telephone: 01939 211 200

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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