Use Animal Medicines Responsibly
One of NOAH’s key roles is in supporting the responsible
use of animal medicines, and on this page we provide links to useful
information for producers, prescribers and users of animal medicines.
Responsible promotion of animal medicines is the first
link in the chain towards responsible use. The
NOAH Code of Practice for the Promotion of Animal Medicines outlines how
animal medicines companies that produce medicines can do this for
benefit of their customers and the health and welfare of animals.
In 2009, the phrase “use medicines responsibly” was
introduced as a voluntary strapline for members to use in promotional
materials. Since 1st July 2011the strapline has been adopted as a formal
part of the NOAH code.
The code also requires that promotions to people other
than prescribers should also contain a reminder to consult their veterinary
surgeon. Advertising text should always state clearly the name of the
company and the brand being promoted, and promotion must not be designed to
disguise its real purpose.
The next link in the chain are the prescribers of
animal medicines so we have provided a list of links for them, with
information from the
NOAH Compendium,
RUMA, the
VMD and the
BVA covering the
responsible prescription of antimicrobials, vaccines and antiparasitics, and
the correct use of the
cascade.
The final link in the chain is the end user, the
farmers and pet owners who have responsibility for the animals in their
care. For this group we have provided a comprehensive list of links from
NOAH, the VMD,
RUMA and the
BVA. There are also
links to information pages about storage and disposal, and to the main sites
of relevant organisations.
Appropriate medicine promotion, prescription and use
will, on occasion, change and develop. NOAH will keep the information
provided on this page up to date and continually under review. (We cannot,
however, take responsibility for updates to the websites of partner
organisations.)
Information
Promotion
NOAH Code of Practice for the Promotion of
Animal Medicines
VMD
guide: Advertising FAQs
Prescribing
NOAH Compendium of
Data Sheets for Animal Medicines
RUMA
Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Antimicrobials
RUMA
Guidelines on the responsible use of vaccines and vaccination in farm
animals
RUMA
Guidelines on the responsible use of antiparasitics
VMD Guidance on the use of the cascade
BVA's 8 point plan
on the responsible use of antimicrobials
BVA guidance on the use of anthelmintics in grazing animals
Use
NOAH Compendium of
Data Sheets for Animal Medicines
VMD Code of practice on
responsible use
VMD
How To Read a Label
RUMA
Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Antimicrobials
RUMA
Guidelines on the responsible use of vaccines and vaccination in farm
animals
RUMA
Guidelines on the responsible use of antiparasitics
BVA guidance on the use of anthelmintics in grazing animals
Record keeping requirements for veterinary medicinal products (VMD)
Recording veterinary medicine use (Northern Ireland)
VMD:
Is this medicine safe for my pet?
NOAH press release Don't use use
your medicine on your pet
Pet Health
Information - NOAH's website for pet owners
Storage
See Safe use
of veterinary medicines for famers and other animal handlers
Disposal
(For veterinary practices)
BSAVA Guide - Medicine waste disposal
Useful links for prescribers and users of animal
medicines
RUMA.
A unique initiative involving organisations representing every stage of the
"farm to fork" process, RUMA (The Responsible Use of Medicines in
Agriculture) Alliance aims to promote a co-ordinated and integrated approach
to best practice in the use of medicines
RUMA
Guidelines on the Responsible Use of Antimicrobials. These species
specific guidelines give advice on all aspects from application and
responsibilities of the farmer and veterinary surgeon, to strategies for
reduced usage.
RUMA
Guidelines on the responsible use of vaccines and vaccination in farm
animals. The guidelines come in two formats: short, giving concise
information to farmers, and long, aimed at those advising farmers, such as
veterinary surgeons.
RUMA
Guidelines on the responsible use of antiparasitics
BVA's 8 point plan
for responsible use of antimicrobials
BVA guidance on the use of anthelmintics in grazing animals
SCOPS, which is chaired by the National Sheep Association, develops
strategies for parasite control in sheep and oversees the delivery of these
recommendations, which include
SCOPS recommendations
Drenching techniques
Blowfly strike in sheep
Sheep scab treatment recommendations.
Know
your anthelmintics 2010
Sustainable control of worms in cattle (COWS)
Internal parasites represent an important threat to optimising performance
in both beef and dairy cattle. Feed conversion efficiency, growth rates and
fertility will all be affected if cattle are carrying large burdens of
internal parasites.
There is an industry initiative which aims to
improve the information available to vets and advisors about the sustainable
control of endoparasites in cattle. EBLEX and DairyCo have funded the
compilation of a
technical manual covering parasite lifecycles, diseases caused and best
practice recommendations for use of anthelmintics in cattle. The technical
manual will be complemented in the future by additional farmer-targeted
information and events emphasizing:
- Target worm species and stage of the life cycle
- Preferred method of administration and persistence of the product
- Withdrawal periods
- Dosing intervals
- Cost for a whole seasons treatment
- What parasite treatments has the animal had in the past?
Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)
Code of practice on
responsible use
How To Read a Label
Record keeping requirements for veterinary medicinal products
BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) Guide to the Use of
Animal Medicines. The new
BSAVA medicines guide has been developed to help veterinary surgeons
navigate the minefield of issues, changes and regulations that face the
profession.
HSE:
Safe use of
veterinary medicines for famers and other animal handlers
Advice for
famers and others when dipping sheep
Campaigns
Stop Every Drop campaign
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