Aservo EquiHaler 30 mg/ml inhalation solution for horses (Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Gmbh) The first product containing ciclesonide, authorised in horses. Indicated for the alleviation of clinical signs of severe equine asthma (formerly known as Recurrent Airway Obstruction– (RAO), Summer Pasture Associated Recurrent Airway Obstruction – (SPA-RAO)). Hemosilate 125 mg/ml solution for injection (Ecuphar Veterinaria S.L.U.) The first product containing etamsylate, authorised in cattle, sheep

Roly Owers, BEVA's Health and Medicines Committee Chair provides us with an update with what they are working on following their second committee meeting for 2020. During the update Roly gives us an insight into the work they are doing to better track antimicrobial usage in equine practice as well as anthelmintic resistance. He also highlighted how the committee discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant economic fallout, as well as practical support around remote prescr

In light of the enhanced precautions on social distancing we must take as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has relaxed the enforcement of specific provisions of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) to allow veterinary surgeons to delegate the retail supply of veterinary medicines to internet retailers or wholesale dealers for home delivery to the end user. This decision has immediate effect and will initially last until 30 April