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Recall issued due to product defect
Particulates were found in some batches of Alfaxan and Alfaxan Multidose 10mg/ml Solution for Injection.

Specific batches of Alfaxan and Alfaxan Multidose affected

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is making vets and wholesalers aware that certain batches of Alfaxan and Alfaxan Multidose 10mg/ml Solution for Injection has been recalled.

Jurox UK issued a recall of specific batches after particulates were found during routine stability testing.

The manufacturer is contacting wholesalers and vets to urge them to examine their inventory immediately and quarantine any recalled products.

Affected batches are:

Batch No. Description Vm Number Pack Size Expiry
55523 Alfaxan Multidose 10 mg/ml Solution for injection for dogs, cats and pet rabbits Vm 25296/4004 10 ml 16/04/21
48317 Alfaxan 10 mg/ml Solution for injection for dogs, cats and pet rabbits Vm 25296/4003 10 ml 22/01/23
62816 Alfaxan 10 mg/ml Solution for injection for dogs, cats and pet rabbits Vm 25296/4003 10 ml 16/07/23

 

 

All other batches and the 20ml pack size are not affected by the recall.
For more information, contact Richard Beckwith on 07584 099536 or richard.beckwith@jurox.co.uk

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.