The new requirements for the Veterinary Feed Directive were officially in effect as of January first, but not without misconceptions. Producers must obtain authorization or a prescription to purchase medically important antibiotics for use in animal feed and drinking water.
Preparing For Veterinary Feed Directive
At the start of the new year, livestock and poultry producers need a veterinary feed directive to provide antibiotics in feed to their animals. Rod Bain has the details.