In August 2019 the BHA published a notice regarding samples of injectable Omeprazole 100mg/ml (Bova UK), which had been found to contain low levels of testosterone. Due to the presence of testosterone, the BHA advised against the possession, use or attempted use, and administration or attempted administration of this product, with reference to the BHA Rules of Racing. Subsequent to that notice, Bova UK investigated and established the source of the testosterone, and have since removed this sourc

New marketing authorisations Marketing Authorisations issued/published in November 2019 Product Name Active ingredient Authorisation Holder Public Assessment Report to be made available from VMD? Calmino Vet, 380/60/50 mg/ml solution for infusion for cattle, sheep and pigs Boric Acid; Calcium; Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate; Magnesium; Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate Interchemie Werken De No – RMS Estonia Cocci Drench 2.5 mg/ml oral suspension Diclazuril Elanco Europe Ltd Yes Equipred 50 mg tablet

New VARSS report confirms that UK sales of all veterinary antibiotics have halved over the past four years with sales of horse-only antibiotics falling by 4.3 tonnes (64%) since 2017 and 13.6 tonnes (85%) since 2014.Sales of veterinary antibiotics have reduced by 49% in just four years between 2014 – 2018, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) confirmed today.The reduction demonstrates the strong and committed approach taken by the UK’s food, farming and veterinary sectors to tackle antimic