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Dechra relaunches Sedaxylan 20mg/mg solution
Sedaxylan provides flexible dosing options.
Sedative can be used for dogs, cats, horses and cattle.

UK-based pharmaceutical company Dechra has relaunched Sedaxylan 20mg/ml solution for the sedation and premedication before general anaesthesia of dogs, cats, horses and cattle.

The sedative contains the short-acting alpha-2 against xylazine, is licensed for intravenous administration, and for intramuscular administration in cattle.

In cattle, sedation occurs within two minutes when administered intravenously, and five to 10 minutes intramuscularly. 

National sales manager at Dechra, Alana McGlade, said: “Dechra offers a comprehensive range of anaesthesia and sedation products allowing vets to customise protocols to the individual animal. Sedaxylan 20mg/ml and Nerfasin vet 100 mg/ml solution provide vets with flexible and convenient dosing options.”

Veterinary professionals can find out more about Sedaxylan 20mg/ml solution by contacting their local Dechra territory sales manager, or visit the Dechra website. 

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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