You didn’t think it would actually happen, did you? The rumors of a last-minute delay... or outright reversal of changes in how we treat animals with antibiotics... Didn't happen. Gone are the use of these compounds for growth promotion and the increase in feed efficacy in livestock feeds. Gone are the use of feed additives for anything [...]
As the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) implementation deadline approaches, Durvet offers a central resource for “all things VFD”. We hope it’s helpful to you and your customers. Click on any of the links below for more information. […]
Here is an informational graphic that illustrates the timeline for January 1, 2017, OTC to Script & VFD transition in the animal health industry. Click here to download a PDF or click the image itself.
When you walk into the local feed store after the first of the year, many will be surprised to find out what is no longer available to use for controlling diseases in farm animals. When I talk to people that have a have a few chickens, some pigs or a goat hanging around, they tell [...]
Ready or not, here it comes! Effective January 1, 2017, the 3-year transition period regarding the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals is in full effect. Small farmers and backyard producers that have been relying on OTC antibiotics to treat outbreaks of disease will no longer be able to get commonly used products without the [...]
