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VMD issues product defect alert
The recall affects the 400mg/ml containers of batch 20K091 with the expiry date of October 2022.
Recall affects batch of Revozyn RTU 400 mg/ml Suspension for Injection for Cattle.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a product defect alert for a single batch of Revozyn RTU 400 mg/ml Suspension for Injection for Cattle.

The recall affects the 400mg/ml containers of batch 20K091 with the expiry date of October 2022.

The VMD writes: ‘We wish to make wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware that Eurovet Animal Health BV has initiated a Class II recall of Revozyn RTU 400 mg/ml Suspension for Injection for Cattle.

‘This recall is due to confirmed out of specification particle size distribution (the percentage of particles greater than 50 µm exceeds the specification) and out of specification redispersion time.’

The manufacturer, Eurovet Animal Health BV, is contacting wholesale dealers and veterinary surgeons to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.