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Lydaxx 100mg/ml solution recalled over sterility concerns
The recall affects a single batch of Lydaxx 100mg/ml solution for cattle, pigs and sheep.
Product may be compromised owing to crimping of the aluminium cap.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a product defect recall alert for Lydaxx 100mg/ml solution for cattle, pigs and sheep following sterility concerns.

The recall affects a single batch of the product -
Batch No.0C3829 Expiry Date 03/12/2022 - manufactured by Vetoquinol UK Ltd.

The recall states: “We wish to make wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware that Vetoquinol UK Ltd has initiated a Class I recall of Lydaxx 100 mg/ml solution for injection for cattle, pigs and sheep as a precautionary measure.

“Vetoquinol have identified that there is a potential for the sterility/stability of the product to be compromised due to a crimping problem of the aluminium cap. This recall is for the 100 ml bottles of the following batch only: Batch No.0C3829 Expiry Date 03/12/2022."

Veterinary surgeons and wholesale dealers are being contacted by Vetoquinol UK Ltd to examine their inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

More information about the recall can be obtained from Vetoquinol’s Customer Services Department on +44 1280 814500 Option 1 or email: UK_office@vetoquinol.com

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.