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Antimicrobials and wormers best practice advice
Elanco Animal Health has issued advice for use of antimicrobials and wormers in cattle and sheep.
Elanco Animal Health has issued advice for use of antimicrobials and wormers in cattle and sheep.

Withdrawl periods change in light of new knowledge

Veterinary surgeons are being urged to make sure they follow the latest best practice guidelines when using antimicrobials and wormers in cattle and sheep.

Elanco Animal Health says that it is not widely appreciated that withdrawal periods  can change in light of new knowledge.

It is vital to regularly check withdrawal periods and make it part of best practice protocol by getting into the habit of double checking the current advice when administering drugs.

Recently, there have been extensions to the withdrawal periods for Dectomax 10mg/ml Solution for Injection and Micotil 300mg/ml Solution for Injection.

For Dectomax injectable, meat withdrawal for cattle and sheep will be extended to 70 days and pigs to 77 days.

For Micotil, sheep milk withdrawal will be extended to 18 days and milk from cows during the dry period or from pregnant heifers should not be used for human consumption until 36 days after calving.

Elanco has been reminding veterinary surgeons that they may continue to prescribe according to the current label but it is good practice to implement revised withdrawal periods.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.