Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) - effective January 1, 2017:
We need a VFD from your veterinarian to provide you with feed that includes medically important antibiotics.
A VFD can only be issued from a licensed veterinarian, based on a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship, and include all information, listed below, before a producer may use feeds containing antibiotics that are medically important (including complete feeds, medicated supplements and crumbles) to human health.
- Veterinarian contact information
- Animal information (e.g. location where feed will be used, species, production class, approximate number of animals, etc.)
- Medication information (e.g. medication prescribed, indication for use, withdrawal period, duration of use and expiration date, etc.)
3 Important things to remember:
- A veterinarian can write a VFD that is effective for up to 6 months.
- Veterinarians, feed suppliers, and producers must keep a copy of each VFD for 2 years.
- Extra-label use of medicated feed additives has not been and will not be allowed.
Read more about FDA requirements for producers.
List of drugs transition from Over-the-Counter (OTC) to VFD status.
Minnesota Commercial Feed Program and VFD.
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Q: Do I need a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) to feed any Honor® Show Chow® feeds?
A: No, you do not need a VFD for any Honor® Show Chow® feeds. Always monitor your animals’ health and call your veterinarian if you notice your animal is sick.