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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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Applications open for MMI research grants

News Story 1
 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.