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Product recall for Ketofen 10% Solution for Injection
Veterinary surgeons, retailers and wholesale dealers are asked to examine inventory.
Visual inspection confirmed possibility of particulate contamination. 

Ceva Animal Health has recalled Ketofen 10% Solution for Injection.

The Class II recall was initiated after a visual inspection confirmed a possibility of particulate contamination, which is unacceptable for an intravenous use preparation. 

Only the following batches have been recalled:
    •   108AB Expiry 12/02/2023
    •   113H Expiry 16/03/2023

Veterinary surgeons, retailers and wholesale dealers are being contacted and told to examine inventory immediately, and then quarantine any products subject to recall. 

Ketofen 10% Solution for Injection is used to treat cattle, horses and other equidae, and pigs, and is a non-narcotic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and anti-pyretic properties. 

Anyone with further questions on the recall is advised to contact Peter Kyte on +44 1494 781510 

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.