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Zoetis found in breach of NOAH medicines promotion code
NOAH has ruled that Zoetis UK Limited has breached its Code of Practice for the Promotion of Animal Medicines.

The case involved unsubstantiated claims about CircoMax® Myco. 

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has ruled that Zoetis UK Limited has breached its Code of Practice for the Promotion of Animal Medicines.

NOAH’s Code of Practice on the Promotion of Animal Medicines Committee met in June 2021 to discuss a case brought about by Hipra UK and Ireland Ltd. The case involved promotional claims made between March and May 2021 for Zoetis’ product, CircoMax® Myco.

Hipra UK and Ireland Ltd complained that Zoetis had made unsubstantiated claims that CircoMax® Myco provides the broadest protection and broader coverage against porcine circovirus (PCV2).

Among these claims included the phrases: “Stay one step ahead with the broadest, longest-lasting combined PCV2 and M.hyo* protection” and “Protect your pigs with Europe’s first and only dual PCV2 genotype vaccine. Broader coverage – against multiple PCV2 genotype and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae”.

A NOAH press release reads: ‘Following comprehensive presentations from both parties and detailed analysis of the scientific and technical background, the Committee found that in their promotional statements, Zoetis promoted its CircoMax® Myco vaccine as providing better and broader protection against the PCV2 virus than other vaccines on the market and that the evidence presented was not sufficient to substantiate such claims.'

Further details about the case are available on the NOAH website.

 

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."