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Pig sedative recalled due to product defect
Inconsistencies in the cleaning process led to low levels of previous product being carried over to the affected batch.
Low levels of previous product carried over to new batch

A batch of Stresnil solution for pigs has been recalled by Elanco Animal Health owing to a product defect.

According to an alert by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), Elanco discovered that inconsistencies in the cleaning process led to low levels of previous product being carried over to the affected batch.

Details of the product being recalled are:
  • Stresnil 40mg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs (Vm 00006/4141)
  • Batch number: PP1466
  • Expiry: 30/09/2019

Stresnil is a neuroleptic sedative used to treat aggression, prevention of fighting, stress (including travel-related stress) and obstetric conditions. It is also administered as pre-medication in local and general anaesthesia.

For more information on the recall, contact Matthew Edwards on elanco_orders@lilly.com, or 01256 779519.

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.