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First bovine respiratory disease vaccine for newborn calves
BOVILIS® INtranasal RSP™ Live vaccine is now licensed for use in calves from birth onwards.

MSD announces only BRD vaccine that can be administered in early life. 

MSD Animal Health has announced the first bovine respiratory disease (BRD) vaccine for newborn calves.

In a press release, the manufacturer said its new BOVILIS® INtranasal RSP™ Live vaccine is now licensed for use in calves from birth onwards. 

It is the only BRD vaccine that can be administered in early life – a significant advantage given that the sooner young calves can be protected from viral BRD and the harm it causes, the better.

An MSD Animal Health spokesperson said: “BOVILISâ INtranasal RSPä Live delivers the fastest on-farm protection of all the available pneumonia vaccines, with an onset of immunity after administration for BRSV of just six days (for calves vaccinated from the day of birth onwards) and five days (for calves vaccinated from the age of one week onwards). 

“Onset of immunity after administration for Pi3V is one week after vaccination. The duration of immunity is 12 weeks for both viruses.”

BRD is caused by bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) and parainfluenza virus 3 (Pi3).

Early and fast protection against pneumonia is important. Indeed, research published in the Journal of Dairy Science shows that replacement heifers that do not suffer pneumonia while they are calves produce more than 500 kg more milk during their first lactation. 

“BOVILIS® INtranasal RSP™ Live also has significant practical usage benefits in that it can now be used on farm at the same time as other early life interventions associated with newborn calves – for example, colostrum/first milk feeding, navel management, tagging, jacketing and necessary pen movements,” the spokesperson continued.

“Additionally, BOVILIS® INtranasal RSP™ Live can be used up to six hours after mixing with the solvent, which is the longest of all the available intranasal vaccines for these pathogens. It is supplied as a farm-friendly, easy-to administer nasal suspension product that doesn’t need a specific applicator – although for maximum flexibility an easy-clean injector and nozzle kit is available for vaccinating multiple animals.”

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VMD responds to Solensia injection concerns

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It says that this is a rare side effect, with such adverse events affecting fewer than three animals for every 1000 doses of Solensia sold.

Solensia is used to alleviate osteoarthritis pain in cats. It contains the active ingredient frunevetmab.

Anaphylaxis joins effects such as alopecia, dermatitis, pruritus on the list of adverse effects.

The VMD says that is constantly reviewing adverse event data for all medicines. 

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Applications open for RCVS Fellowship

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has opened applications for veterinary surgeons to join the RCVS Fellowship.

The RCVS Fellowship is a learned society which works to advance veterinary standards and promote scientific excellence.

Veterinary surgeons can enter the RCVS Fellowship through three routes, each with different criteria. This enables people with a range of expertise and experience to join the society.

The routes are: Meritorious Contributions to Clinical Practice, Meritorious Contributions to Knowledge and Meritorious Contributions to the Profession.

Applicants must share a summary of their contributions to the profession, including examples of significant works produced throughout their career. The application will then be assessed by a panel of judges against a set of criteria.

Veterinary surgeons have until 4pm on Friday, 14 March to submit applications. More information, including requirements and guidance can be found here.