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Fly spray defect prompts product recall
The recall follows a number of reports of defective aluminium foil seals in a number of units.
Zoetis arranging return of the affected batches

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has issued a product recall alert for Diosect 5 per cent w/v Concentrate for Cutaneous Spray Solution 250ml.

Manufactured by Zoetis UK limited, the product is specially developed for the control of flies and lice on horses.

The recall follows a number of reports of defective aluminium foil seals in a number of units, resulting in slight leakage of the product during storage.

The issue affects batch numbers E16140 (expires March 2019), E16178 (expires May 2019) and E16162 (expires ay 2019).

Zoetis UK Ltd is contacting wholesale dealers to arrange return of the affected batches. Any technical queries relating to the recall should be directed to Zoetis Technical Services on 0845 300 8034, option 1. 

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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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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.