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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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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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NSA webinar explores sheep tailing and castration

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is to host a free webinar on the castration and tail docking of lambs.

The webinar, 'Understanding the tailing and castration consultation: A guide for sheep farmers', will be hosted online on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 7.30pm.

It comes during a government consultation into the methods used for these procedures. Farmers are encouraged to engage before the consultation period closes on Monday, 9 March 2026.

The webinar offers clear and actionable guidance to support farmers to contribute meaningfully to the consultation and prepare for potential changes.

On the panel will be former SVS president Kate Hovers, farmer and vet Ann Van Eetvelt and SRUC professor in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences Cathy Dwyer. Each panel member will utilise their own specialism and expertise to evaluate risks and outcomes to sheep farming.

Find out more about the webinar on the NSA website.