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Guidelines and guidance for vets, farmers and animal keepers on the responsible use of antimicrobials.
Revised guidance on veterinary medicines containing controlled drugs (CDs) including who can witness their destruction.
The enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
Registers of authorised manufacturers, wholesale dealer sites and retailers.
Product defect recall alert for Nerfasin 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Horses, Dogs and Cats by Le Vet B.V.
New VMD Blog now live
News story
Announcing the launch of our new blog page with information to complement our regulatory guidance.
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What we do
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) protects animal health, public health and the environment.
VMD is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
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Documents
Policy papers and consultations
- VMD Regulatory Science Strategy 2021-2026
- Defra group equality, diversity and inclusion strategy 2020 to 2024
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate Regulators’ Code
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021
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Woodham Lane
New Haw
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 3LS
United Kingdom
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