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VMD clarifies MRL for Altrenogest
Shorter withdrawal period set

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) have revised the maximum residue limit (MRL) for Altrenogest, a hormone used in commercial equine breeding, after careful consideration of the relevant scientific data. The revised MRL is higher than was previously the case, although it has been deemed necessary that existing residue studies will need to be re-examined. Also, it is likely that the withdrawal periods of relevant products across the EU will be set to a limit of 15 days by a European Council Directive.

The process to establish the revised withdrawal periods has started, and is currently being co-ordinated across the European Union. It is hoped that all new batches of Altrenogest-containing products intended for the UK market will specify the shorter withdrawal periods by the end of 2012. In the meantime, these products can remain on the market.

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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