What Antibiotic Guidance Means for U.S. Livestock Owners

U.S-- A new voluntary guidance document released in December is a decisive role for veterinarians, not farmers, in implementing U.Sveterinary antibiotic policies, writes Michael Priestley2ex
The new voluntary standards call for the phasing out of the use of antibiotics for growth-promoting purposes in food animals, and a veterinary prescription to purchase "medically important" drugs2ex
That way we'll see "over-the-counter" drugs disappear in the United States, with more control in the hands of experts at the Veterinary Medicines Council (VMD)2ex
The guidance document also urges producers to voluntarily remove the use of antibiotics in labeling notes to promote animal growth and improve breeding efficiency2ex
The guidance document is an invitation to businesses to remove antibiotic-related instructions to promote animal growth and increase breeding efficiency, and to shift from "over-the-counter drugs" to the marketing status of veterinary prescription feed drugsWhen drugs need to be added through feed and drinking water, they must be subject to veterinary supervision and a scientifically supported prescription for disease treatment (control or prevention)2ex
　　Key measures in the standards force drug sponsors to modify the appropriate conditions for the use of 'medically important' drugs These drugs are also important antibiotics for the treatment of human diseases 2ex
　　Dr Russ Daly of South Dakota State University says changes are felt at the grass-roots level for three years 2ex
　　"When it comes to growth-promoting antibiotics that belong to this class, they are affected drugs such as tetracycline, tyureme, and neomycin "
2ex this is according to the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the executive body responsible for issuing guidance documents 2ex
　　The FDA noted that once a product label changes: "This would violate the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and use these products in feed as production intent." "
2ex "production intent" is equivalent to adding drugs to feed or drinking water to improve weight rather than directly treating disease outbreaks What is the impact of 2ex guidance? 2ex
　　The FDA believes that antibiotic use will quickly decrease using voluntary co-operation rather than introducing separate regulations for each drug 2ex
　　The FDA outreach efforts demonstrate the pharmaceutical industry's willingness to support efforts to reduce antibiotic use 2ex
　　But the voluntary principle of guidance has led many to question the impact of these changes 2ex
　　Dr Russ Daly, a South Dakota veterinarian, stressed that the change would be felt at farm levels, although it would take another three years to register What does Antibiotic Guidance Means for U.S Livestock Owners
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2 1 2 Next U.S -- The new voluntary guidance document issued in December is a decisive role for veterinarians, not farmers, in implementing U.S veterinary antibiotic policy, writes Michael Priestley 2ex
　　The new voluntary standards call for the phasing out of the use of antibiotics for growth-promoting purposes in food animals, and a veterinary prescription to purchase "medically important" drugs 2ex
　　That way we'll see "over-the-counter" drugs disappear in the United States, with more control in the hands of experts at the Veterinary Medicines Council (VMD) 2ex
　　The guidance document also urges producers to voluntarily remove the use of antibiotics in labeling notes to promote animal growth and improve breeding efficiency 2ex
　　The guidance document is an invitation to businesses to remove antibiotic-related instructions to promote animal growth and increase breeding efficiency, and to shift from "over-the-counter drugs" to the marketing status of veterinary prescription feed drugs When drugs need to be added through feed and drinking water, they must be subject to veterinary supervision and a scientifically supported prescription for disease treatment (control or prevention) 2ex
　　Key measures in the standards force drug sponsors to modify the appropriate conditions for the use of 'medically important' drugs These drugs are also important antibiotics for the treatment of human diseases 2ex
　　Dr Russ Daly of South Dakota State University says changes are felt at the grass-roots level for three years 2ex
　　"When it comes to growth-promoting antibiotics that belong to this class, they are affected drugs such as tetracycline, tyureme, and neomycin "
2ex this is according to the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the executive body responsible for issuing guidance documents 2ex
　　The FDA noted that once a product label changes: "This would violate the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and use these products in feed as production intent." "
2ex "production intent" is equivalent to adding drugs to feed or drinking water to improve weight rather than directly treating disease outbreaks What is the impact of 2ex guidance? 2ex
　　The FDA believes that antibiotic use will quickly decrease using voluntary co-operation rather than introducing separate regulations for each drug 2ex
　　The FDA outreach efforts demonstrate the pharmaceutical industry's willingness to support efforts to reduce antibiotic use 2ex
　　But the voluntary principle of guidance has led many to question the impact of these changes 2ex
　　Dr Russ Daly, a South Dakota veterinarian, stressed that the change would be felt at farm levels, although it would take another three years to register