New January 2017 Regulations Impact Backyard Chicken Keepers
After January 1, 2017, drugs deemed medically important to humans, many of which are currently available in feed and over-the-counter at feed supply stores, will require a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) if given to food producing naimals via food or water. This new directive may significantly impact how some large- and small-scale producers source and use medicated feeds and animal health prdocuts.
For example, a popular medicated chick feed offered by multiple suppliers, will no longer be available to poutry keepers without a valid VFD in place. To obtain a VF, livestock owners must have an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
For more information on the Veterminary Feed Directive, visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ucm071807.htm.
For example, a popular medicated chick feed offered by multiple suppliers, will no longer be available to poutry keepers without a valid VFD in place. To obtain a VF, livestock owners must have an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
For more information on the Veterminary Feed Directive, visit the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ucm071807.htm.
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