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Updated advice on lactating cow intramammary antibiotics
The VMD was informed of supply problems with certain lactating cow antibiotics earlier this year.

Multiject IMM Intramammary Suspension will arrive January 2021.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has updated its advice on the availability of lactating cow intramammary antibiotics.

Earlier this year, the VMD were informed by Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) of supply problems with certain lactating cow intramammary antibiotics.

On Tuesday (18 August) the list of anticipated resolution dates was updated. Combiclav Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Cows is now expected November 2020 while Multiject IMM Intramammary Suspension will arrive January 2021.

The full list is as follows:

Product Anticipated Resolution Date
Synulox Lactating Cow Intramammary Suspension (42058/4143) October-December 2020
Tetra-Delta Intramammary Suspension (42058/4152) October-December 2020
Ubro Yellow Milking Cow Intramammary Suspension (08327/4305) Product discontinued – no return date
Multiject IMM Intramammary Suspension (02000/4062) January 2021
Albiotic 330mg/100mg Intramammary Solution (30282/4035)  End of July 2020
Mastiplan LC, 300mg/20mg Intramammary Suspension (01708/4534)  End of June 2020
Cobactan MC Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Cows (42810/4000 End of June 2020
Combiclav Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Cows (02000/4424)  November 2020

The following lactating cow intramammary products have been reported as available for veterinary surgeons to purchase:

Ubropen 600 mg Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Cows (42810/4000)
Ubrolexin Intramammary Suspension for Lactating Dairy Cows (08327/4306)
Procapen Injector 3g intramammary suspension for cattle (24745/4023)
Orbenin L.A. 200mg Intramammary Suspension (42058/4090)
Pathocef 250mg Intramammary Suspension (42058/4094)*
Cefimam LC, 75 mg Intramammary
Pathocef 250mg Intramammary Suspension (42058/4094)*
Cefimam LC, 75 mg Intramammary Ointment for Lactating Cows (02000/4387)

Further details on the supply situation for individual UK-authorised product can be obtained through the MAH or a wholesale dealer.

 

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.