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Product recall alert for ketamine anaesthetic
A batch of Anesketin 100 mg/ml solution for injection has been recalled owing to vial closure integrity.

Dechra Ltd initiates Class 1 recall for a single batch of Anesketin solution for injection.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a product defect recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml solution for injection manufactured by Dechra Ltd.

In a news release, the VMD writes: 'We wish to make wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware that Dechra Ltd has initiated a Class I recall to veterinary level with immediate effect for batch 140461 of Anesketin 100 mg/ml solution for injection for dogs, cats and horses.

'The reason for the recall is a compromised closure of the vials. Dechra Ltd is contacting wholesale dealers and veterinary surgeons to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.'

Further information about the recall is available from Dechra's UK Customer Services Team on 01939 211200.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

News Story 1
 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