after which a new directive must be obtained from your veterinarian. The veterinarian will retain
the original VFD, whether paper or electronic, and distribute a copy of the VFD to the client and feed distributor. A VFD can only be issued in writ-
ing or by electronic means. There- fore, a VFD order may not be issued verbally, including verbal transmis- sion by telephone. A VFD order may be sent by facsimile, or fax. Each individual VFD directive must be kept on fi le for 2 years after issu- ance, either electronically or paper.
Know that plans may change There are still some details and
defi nitions in the VFD rules that could change. The Federal Drug Ad- ministration (FDA), the regulatory agency in charge of implementing and setting VFD rules, is still issu- ing guidance documents and fi eld- ing questions from all segments of the industry. Some issues, such as how the
rules will be enforced, and how the rule’s effectiveness will be mea- sured in the future, are still unde- cided. New problems are sure to be discovered as the system gets into full swing after Jan. 1. What will be integral to the beef
production section of the industry will be the communication they have established and will continue to foster in the coming year. We can and will weather these changes to- gether, as long as we keep an open dialogue and stay informed. You can be assured that Texas
and Southwestern Cattle Raisers As- sociation and The Cattleman will keep you abreast of the latest up- dates to the rule and what they will mean for cattle raisers and beef pro- ducers in the months to come.
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