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Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has changed federal laws regarding the use of some medically important antibiotics to minimize the opportunity for drug-resistant organisms to develop. These changes will affect how livestock producers purchase and use some feed-administered medications to animals on or before Jan. 2017.
FAQ: FDA Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
VFD Forms
Veterinarians must provide a written (electronic or paper) VFD to the animal owner and feed mill. VFD forms are available from:
a. Drug manufacturers for specific products;
b. Global Vet Link (GVL) offers electronic VFD service; or
c. FDA guidance document and sample VFD form to generate a form
Training
USDA: National Veterinary Accreditation Program, Module 29: Veterinary Feed Directive
More Information
Important Details for Veterinarians
www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/developmentapprovalprocess/ucm455416.htm
Safe Feed
www.fda.gov/safefeed
VFD Information
www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/ucm071807.htm
Questions about VFDs: Contact FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine: AskCVM@fda.hhs.gov