MAVIS Hub Edition 118

Question 1

1. Product news

Accepted Answer

Otodex Skin Cream - Product defect recall alert

Availability of Lactating Cow Intramammary Antibiotics

Known supply problems with animal medicines

Question 2

2. Enforcement

Accepted Answer

Prosecution of Daniel Rendell, Cheshire

Animal medicine seizure notice: Product seized at the Port of Dover

Animal medicine seizure notice: Parcel addressed to Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Animal medicine seizure notice: Canine Fertility Centre, Jarrow, Durham

Animal medicine seizure notice: Border Force, Gatwick Airport

Question 3

3. AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)

Accepted Answer

3.1 Defra Antimicrobial Resistance Co-ordination (DARC) group

The DARC group met virtually on 4 March 2021 to discuss the recent trends in antibiotic resistance (AMR) in bacteria of importance to animal and public health. The meeting included an update on AMR in the UK’s G7 presidency and discussions regarding the formation of a One Health Integrated Surveillance DARC sub-group. Minutes from previous meetings.

3.2 FAO Reference Centre

The VMD provided virtual training and consultancy on a range of regulatory aspects of veterinary medicines, including pharmacovigilance and authorisations; surveillance and policy around AMR; and on engagement with stakeholders to support the Fleming Fund’s fellows in Nigeria.

3.3 Communications

During this quarter, VMD ran a mini social media campaign in February to support Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) #ColostrumIsGold campaign. Tweets included tips on colostrum management to promote neonatal health and reduce the need for use of antibiotics, and links to AHDB’s resources.

VMD will also be supporting the Farm Vet Champions promotional campaign, led by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Knowledge. This project promotes the appointment of Farm Vet Champions within veterinary practices to unite and empower UK farm animal practitioners as they establish good antimicrobial stewardship in practices and on farms.

Question 4

4. Inspections

Accepted Answer

During the period from 01/01/21 to 31/03/21 the Distribution and Supply Chain Inspection Section carried out a total of 216 inspections of retail and feed business premises to assess their compliance with the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013. Due to the current pandemic, the majority of these inspections were conducted as remote assessments.

4.1 a) Retail Premises

We inspected 167 retail premises (veterinary practice premises and SQP retailers) and the compliance ratings for these inspections were as follows (5 being the highest, 1 being the lowest):

Rating	No. of premises	Percentage
5	68	40.7
4	85	50.9
3	11	6.6
2	2	1.2
1	1	0.6

The most common issues that required corrective action were:

Controlled Drug (CD) Registers not maintained as required
Broach dates not recorded or exceeded
Insufficient information recorded at receipt/supply

The requirements for retailers are published on Gov.UK.

4.2 b) Feed Business Operator premises

We inspected 49 Feed Business Operator (FeBO) premises and the compliance ratings for these inspections were as follows (5 being the highest, 1 being the lowest):

Rating	No. of premises	Percentage
5	20	40.8%
4	26	53.1%
3	3 6	1%
2	0	-
1	0	-

The most common issues that required corrective action were:

Supply against Medicated Feedingstuffs Prescriptions that were missing required information/invalid prescriptions
HACCP plan not documented/implemented/maintained as required
Feed labelling issues