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VMD issues recall of equine wormer dosing syringes
Two batches of equine wormer dosing syringes with immediate effect.
Two batches do not contain English language leaflets

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is recalling two batches of equine wormer dosing syringes with immediate effect, as they do not contain English language leaflets.

Equimax Oral Gel for Horses Yardpacks (packs of 48 syringes) each contain 7.49g of product. In affected batches, the sticker on the dosing syringe is not in English and there are no English language package leaflets.

The affected batches are:
  • 80126 (expires December 2019)
  • 80931 (expires June 2020)

Virbac Ltd is contacting wholesalers to inform them that inventories should be checked immediately so that products subject to this recall can be quarantined.

For further information contact Virbac Ltd on 01359 243243, or alex.allen@virbac.co.uk

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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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