Dogs die after 'Multikan-8' vaccination in Russia
A veterinary vaccine was recalled following reports of mass dog deaths in the Yaroslavl region. Moscow-based company 'Vetbiohim' withdrew from circulation series No. 20 of the 'Multican-8' vaccine after reports of mass dog deaths in the Yaroslavs region.
Consensus
- The Russian company 'Vetbiokhim' recalled series 20 of the 'Multikan-8' dog vaccine.
- Reports of dog deaths after vaccination emerged primarily from Yaroslavl Oblast.
- The recall was prompted by concerns over possible adverse reactions following vaccination.
- The vaccine is used for preventing diseases including rabies, distemper, and parvovirus.
- The manufacturer stated that no official complaints or claims had been received by them.
- The vaccine's production process is under review, and samples have been sent for independent expert examination.
- The last produced batch of the vaccine is series 21.
- Regional authorities and the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) are conducting checks.
Points of divergence
- The company 'Vetbiokhim' announced the recall of four series: two of 'Multikan-8' (20th and 21st) and two of 'Multikan-6' (11th and 12th). — meduza
- The company stated that no official complaints or claims were received from either the manufacturer or Rosselkhoznadzor, though 'Yarkub' reported that the Yaroslavl Center for Veterinary Medicine had submitted information to the regional authority. — tg_echoonline_news
- Rosselkhoznadzor stated it had not received any citizen complaints about adverse reactions after vaccine use. — kommerzant
- The president of the Russian Kennel Organizations Union, Vladimir Urazhevsky, stated that 'Multikan-8' has a long history of safe use and has not caused health issues in over ten years. — vm
- The first reports of dog deaths appeared in a local Rybinsk group, with one owner reporting two puppies died after vaccination on August 11, showing symptoms like excessive salivation, high fever, and self-mutilation. — tg_theinsider
- The number of reported dog deaths in Yaroslavl is 20–25 out of approximately 100 vaccinated dogs. — tg_echoonline_news
- The recalled batch amounts to 60,000 doses and was distributed to over 10 Russian regions. — riamo
Coverage (20 sources)
- In Russia, dogs are dying in large numbers after vaccinations against rabies with a new Russian vaccine: what is known about this? — Настоящее Время
- Manufacturer of dog vaccines "Multican" — after mass death of animals — recalled four series of the drug due to "suspected destructive interference" — Meduza
- Veterinary vaccine recalled after reports of mass dog deaths in Yaroslavl region — ЭХО / Новости
- Rosselkhoznadzor will check the — Коммерсантъ
- Vaccine against rabies «Multi-can-8»: what is known about the death of dogs in Yaroslavl region — Вечерняя Москва
- Manufacturer of dog vaccine "Multican-8" recalls series of the drug after information on death of animals in Yaroslavl... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Manufacturer recalls series of «Multican-8» vaccine after dogs died — РИАМО
- In Yaroslavl region, dozens of dogs died shortly after vaccination. Owners linked their deaths to one of the series of Russian vaccines 'Multican-8'. Manufacturer began investigation and recalled the batch — Meduza
- Manufacturer of Russian dog vaccines recalls drug amid reports of animal deaths after vaccinations — The Insider
- Vaccine "Multican-8" recalled after cases of dog deaths — Ведомости
- «Vetbiohim» recalls series of «Multican-8» vaccine after reports of dog deaths in Yaroslavl region — ASTRA
- Company "Vetbiohim" recalls dog vaccine "Multican-8" following reports of mass animal deaths shortly after vaccination — Медиазона
- Manufacturer of "MultiCan-8" recalls series of vaccine after death of dogs — Вести
- Dog owners from several Russian regions reported on the death of pets or a sharp deterioration of their condition after... — Varlamov News
- Manufacturer of dog vaccine "Multican-8" recalls series of the drug after information on death of animals in Yaroslavl... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- «VETBIOHIM» recalls series of vaccine after reports of dog deaths under Yaroslavl — Вечерняя Москва
- Moscow veterinarians said they did not receive complaints about the vaccine «Multikan-8» — Вечерняя Москва
- Manufacturer of dog vaccine "Multican-8" recalls series of the drug after information on death of animals in Yaroslavl... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Dozens of dogs in Yaroslavl region died. Owners blame tragedy on vaccine. Animals had convulsions, vomiting and severe pain, some gnawed paws to blood, owners say — Новая газета Европа
- Manufacturer of MULTICAN-8 vaccine responds to reports of dog deaths in Russia — РИАМО
Key entities
- Yaroslavl Oblast
- Vetbiochem
- MULTIKAN-8
- Rosselkhoznadzor
- Telegram channel
- Russia
- Yaroslavl
- TASS
- Yaroslavl
- Moscow
- Media
- Max
- RIA Novosti
- Yarkub
- Bashkirova Anna