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Norbrook Laboratories Ltd issues recall of anaesthetic
product recall
The affected UK brand names are Inductofol (licence no: 02000/4274) and Vetofol (licence no: 02000/4244).
Coring issue reported for Propofol Emulsion for injection
 
Wholesalers and veterinary surgeons are being made aware of a product defect recall for Propofol Emulsion for Injection, which is manufactured by Norbrook Laboratories Ltd.

All batches of Propofol Emulsion for Injection 1.0% w/v that are currently on the market are being recalled, due to an issue of coring.

In a statement, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) said: ‘An issue of coring has been reported, where the shearing off of a portion of the 20mm bromobutyl bung occurs as the vial is pierced to withdraw the product. This may result in particles from the bung entering the product and potentially being drawn up into the syringe upon extraction of the product from the vial. It may also result in the bung not resealing fully after use.’

The affected UK brand names are Inductofol (licence no: 02000/4274) and Vetofol (licence no: 02000/4244).

For further information contact Mrs Deborah Curran on 028 3026 4435 or email deborah.curran@norbrook.co.uk

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Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

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 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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Bluetongue RZ extended across Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.

From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.

Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.

As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.