Chucky Mama Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I was speaking with the Veterinary team at Janssen today who make Flubenvet. In converation they told me the following that those of you who use the 2.5% may find interesting "1 Following correspondence with the VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate) regarding Flubenvet® 2.5% 240gm Medicated Premixture in relation to the current Veterinary Medicines Regulations, we can now only supply customers whose premises are approved as category 8 on the ‘Register of Approved Retailers Premises’. This means that we will not be supplying anyone who is not registered - this applies to wholesalers, merchants, pharmacies and veterinary practices. 2. Additionally it is a legal requirement that approved distributors who purchase Flubenvet® 2.5% 240gm Medicated Premixture, only sell the product to customers who are registered with the VMD to incorporate medicated premixes into feed. This basically means that you will no longer be able to get Flubenvet 2.5% - even Vets wont be able to get it unless they become specially registered and those that are registered will not be able to supply it to you unless you are registered with the VMD to mix it in feed. Therefore only Flubenvet 1% will be available for general sale (via a licensed retailer online, licensed agricultural merchant or a vet) (mods - was unsure whether to put this in Chickens or Clinic so feel free to move it as you see fit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Good thing I've got a pot that will last me about 10 years then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egbert Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 That was great timing for me as mine arrived this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm wishing I hadn't been so generous with mine now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I bet its no conincidence that its cheaper than the 1% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thanks for the info. What a shame, glad I've got my 2.5% tub which will last ages. I think this is all about money made by the manufacturer. The 2.5% strenght 240g tub is average £17 online. Whereas at 1% strenght much smaller 60g tub is about £12. So a quarter of the size for £12 ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 They're not silly are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 On this occasion the change has been instigated by the powers that be in the veterinary medicines regualtory body as far as I can tell. There are very strick rules regarding medicated feed of any kind especially bearing in mind that it is used on animals for human consumption. Speaking to them it would appear that this was something them were instructed to do to comply. They thankfully bought out the 1% specifically for out 'back yard' chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiechicken1969 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 hi can you just clarify if 1% is ok for garden chickens? or will this not address worms as effectively now. also does it mean the chooks will need worming more often? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Its fine Smokie, it just that the 2.5 was a higher strength so you needed less powder to dose the food and as it was cheaper too it was very good value for money The 1% is intended for home use and comes in a pretty pot with a scoop so costs more but is absolutely ok and will do the job just as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiechicken1969 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 thank you redwing, xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 When does this come into force as I ordered some 2.5 via the internet last night and it went through fine? Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 It's in the pipeline, may be a few weeks but quite soon as far as I can tell. I think that they are dotting the i's and crossing the t's at the moment. If your order was accepted I should think it will be fulfilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I thought I'd give it a go when I read your post....thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Yes, I think anyone that wants some you need to get it pretty sharpish. Many of the suppliers and vets wont know about this yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 My supply was getting a bit low so I've just ordered some from Animal Medication Direct. Went through OK so hopefully I'll get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 mine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Just caught this thread and ordered my 2.5% from Animal Medication this morning and it went through fine. Best to stock up though eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Mine arrived yesterday . That's me all set for the next 10 years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smanners Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 My supply was getting a bit low so I've just ordered some from Animal Medication Direct. Went through OK so hopefully I'll get it. me too Best stock up while I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 me stocked up too now! arrived this am recorded delivery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
