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Updated advice on lactating cow intramammary antibiotics
The VMD was informed of supply problems with certain lactating cow antibiotics earlier this year.

Multiject IMM Intramammary Suspension will arrive January 2021.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has updated its advice on the availability of lactating cow intramammary antibiotics.

Earlier this year, the VMD were informed by Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) of supply problems with certain lactating cow intramammary antibiotics.

On Tuesday (18 August) the list of anticipated resolution dates was updated. Combiclav Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Cows is now expected November 2020 while Multiject IMM Intramammary Suspension will arrive January 2021.

The full list is as follows:

Product Anticipated Resolution Date
Synulox Lactating Cow Intramammary Suspension (42058/4143) October-December 2020
Tetra-Delta Intramammary Suspension (42058/4152) October-December 2020
Ubro Yellow Milking Cow Intramammary Suspension (08327/4305) Product discontinued – no return date
Multiject IMM Intramammary Suspension (02000/4062) January 2021
Albiotic 330mg/100mg Intramammary Solution (30282/4035)  End of July 2020
Mastiplan LC, 300mg/20mg Intramammary Suspension (01708/4534)  End of June 2020
Cobactan MC Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Cows (42810/4000 End of June 2020
Combiclav Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Cows (02000/4424)  November 2020

The following lactating cow intramammary products have been reported as available for veterinary surgeons to purchase:

Ubropen 600 mg Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Cows (42810/4000)
Ubrolexin Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Dairy Cows (08327/4306)
Procapen Injector 3g intramammary suspension for cattle (24745/4023)
Orbenin L.A. 200mg Intramammary Suspension (42058/4090)
Pathocef 250mg Intramammary Suspension (42058/4094)*
Cefimam LC, 75 mg Intramammary
Pathocef 250mg Intramammary Suspension (42058/4094)*
Cefimam LC, 75 mg Intramammary Ointment for Lactating Cows (02000/4387)

Further details on the supply situation for individual UK-authorised product can be obtained through the MAH or a wholesale dealer.

 

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk