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Product recall for Clindacutin Ointment
Dechra Regulatory B.V has issued a class III recall to the wholesale level.

The product has been manufactured according to the specifications of Dutch marketing authorisation.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a product defect recall for all in-date batches of Clindacutin Ointment 10mg/g.

In a news release, the VMD writes: “We wish to make wholesalers and distributors aware that all in-date batches of Clindacutin Ointment 10 mg/g (Vm 50406/4011) are being recalled with immediate effect.

“Dechra Regulatory B.V has issued a class III recall to the wholesale level.

“The reason for the recall is that the product has been manufactured released according to specifications of the Dutch marketing authorisation which is not approved in this country.” 

The recall is for the following batches only BC (21H258) expiry date July 2023, and BB (21H244) expiry date July 2023.

Dechra Regulatory B.V is contacting wholesale dealers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine any products subject to recall. 

For more information please contact quality@dechra.com or externalnetwork.qa@dechra.com 

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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