The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has organised a week of engaging interactive initiatives for members during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 18-24 November 2020 and has also upgraded its award winning PROTECT ME toolkit, to encourage the continued reduction of the use of critically important antibiotics. The responsible use of antimicrobials is essential in order to prevent widespread resistance and to ensure continued availability of antimicrobials both in terms of effectiven

New MAs and changes made and published to end of September 2020 The points below highlight changes in marketing authorisations (MAs) that may have a significant impact on veterinary surgeons’ prescribing decisions. New marketing authorisations New marketing authorisations relevant to veterinary surgeons in the UK that were issued or published in September are listed in Table 1. Table 1 also indicates where a public assessment report should become available for a product. Where available, links t

British Equestrian has been made aware that several feed companies who distribute in the United Kingdom may also have products contaminated with the banned substance Zilpaterol, which was in a shipment of molasses used in the manufacturing process. A number of companies are in direct contact with their known clients to advise on the situation and provide any advice and instruction they can. As a banned substance, Zilpaterol, may be detected in samples taken from horses competing under FEI discip