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Veterinary Feed Directive — Labels By Kristin Lewis Hawkins


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HEN THE VETERINARY F EED DIREC- tive (VFD) rules go into ef-


fect Jan. 1, 2017, purchase of any animal feed containing medically important antimicrobial drugs will require a veterinarian’s approval and oversight. After a veterinar- ian has examined the animal or animals and has established a Vet- erinary-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR), he or she will provide the producer with a written or electronic VFD order. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administra-


tion’s (FDA) Judicious Use plan, the use of medically important antimicrobial drugs in food-producing ani- mals should be limited to those uses that are considered necessary for assuring animal health. The use of medi- cally important antimicrobial drugs in food-producing animals should be limited to those uses that include veterinary oversight or consultation. Veterinarians will be able to authorize the use of


VFD drugs only in accordance with the condition or illnesses listed as approved by the product’s label, for the animals and species authorized. No off-label use is permitted. Feeding rate, dosage and treatment interval and withdrawal times will all be limited to label directions. Information on the label will include:


• Name of the medicated feed • Species and production class intended for use • Indications for use, including the specifi c approved intended use of the feed


• Ingredients • Active ingredients • Guaranteed analysis • Mixing directions • Cautions, including those related to animal safety, drug stability, or misuse of the feed containing the drug


• Warnings, such as withdrawal information • Manufacturer information


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• Weight statement • Other information about the lot All labeling and advertising must prominently and


conspicuously display the following cautionary state- ment: “Caution: Federal law restricts medicated feed containing this veterinary feed directive (VFD) drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.” This label and information will be prominently


displayed on the container or bag, if the product is packaged. Reading all the information on the label is important for proper use and avoiding misuse. Additional information on VFD rules is available at


the following websites: • At FDA.gov, type “veterinary feed directive” in the search box in the top right corner for a full range of topics, including the offi cial rules and industry guidance, affected drug lists, fact sheets and summaries.


• VFD Central at feedstuffs.com/vfd.aspx provides a gathering of information from many sources for producers, veterinarians and feed manufacturers.


• The Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank at farad.org offers information on VFD modules and fact sheets for the many categories of affected species. If you have further questions about VFD rules, you


are encouraged to contact your veterinarian. If you don’t have one, it is recommended you fi nd one before the rules go into affect at the beginning of 2017. This will save important time for you, your veterinarian and your animals.


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