Veterinary feed directive questions and answers (part 2 of 3)
When the VFD regulations go into effect, they will ONLY apply to antibiotics used in the feed! They will not affect other feed use medications such as; ionophores, coccidia, other parasite and insect...
View ArticleVFD: Ready or not, here it comes
“What is it and how is it going to impact my operation?” That was the question on several beef producers’ minds during a community meeting over the upcoming FDA changes to the veterinary feed directive...
View ArticleSome drug purchases will require veterinarian's order
Starting in 2017, livestock producers will need to obtain a written order from their veterinarian before buying certain antibiotics for their animals.
View ArticleNew rules for medicated feed go into effect in January
On January 1, 2017 medicated feeds for livestock will no longer be sold “over-the-counter” (OTC) through feed dealers. Under the direction of the US Food and Drug Administration, feeds that include...
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