4October 2001

LATESTVETERINARY DATA SHEET COMPENDIUM PUBLISHED

The 2001-2002 edition of the NOAHCompendium of Data Sheets for Veterinary Products is now available.Traditionally regarded as indispensable, this latest volume, as well as givingup-to-date prescribing information, contains new features to make it an evenbetter reference tool.

New this time is an index ofactive ingredients, to give a different angle on searching for medicineinformation. A directory of veterinary services and supplies and a directory ofreferral practices are also included, for reference throughout the year. Againthe list of products by therapeutic indication is fully indexed, making thebook even easier for users of animal medicines to find the information they needto know.

As always, the book gives thefull data sheets for animal medicines: this time from 36 companies, includingsuch vital information as safety instructions, withdrawal periods, productindications and dosage rates; major changes to data sheets since the lastedition have been highlighted by a line in the margin. Of course, there is analphabetical index of brand names.

Copies of the VeterinaryMedicines Directorate Suspected Adverse Reaction Surveillance Scheme (SARSS)forms are also included.

A free copy is being sent toevery UK veterinary practice and branch surgery, and to every final yearveterinary student. This is a change to the previous distribution policy, butspecial rates - subscriptions and multiple purchase- are offered to encourageveterinary surgeons to buy their own copy. Farmers, animal medicinedistributors, animal breeders - in fact, anyone with an interest in animalmedicines - will also find it invaluable.

Copies are available from John CAlborough Ltd, Lion Lane, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8NT, telephone 01449723800, for 25 (UK) and 30 (overseas) for single copies. Special discountsare available for multiple orders.

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Notes for Editors

1. Forfurther information please contact NOAH on 020 8367 3131 or visit the NOAHwebsite http://www.noah.co.uk.

2. TheNational Office of Animal Health was formed on 1 January 1986 to represent theUK companies which research, develop, manufacture and market licensed animalhealth products. The association has 38 corporate members and 11 associatemembers. In 2000 NOAH's members accounted for around 95% of the 357 million UKanimal health market, with additional valuable exports.

3. Orderforms for the Compendium of Veterinary Data Sheets, ISBN 0 9526638 7 2, ISSN1360-6026, are available from JCA, Lion Lane, Needham Market, Suffolk IP8 8NT,tel 01449 723800, fax 01449 723801 (contact Sarah Bird)

4. Subscriptionrates: UK 20.00

International 25.00

Multiple orders (UK): 2-5 copies (5% discount) 23.75 each

6-10 copies (10% discount)22.50 each