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This Section lays down specific requirements for identified veterinary medicinal products related to the nature of the active substances contained therein.
Lines of communication and action to be taken including the Government departments and agencies responsible.
Guidance for vets, farmers and animal keepers on what the mg/PCU means and how it is calculated.
Actions to be taken by wholesalers and retailers in order to supply medicines to Northern Ireland.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines imported 1 October to 31 December 2025.
Information for farmers about inspections carried out on on-farm medicines, medicine records and farm movement records.
The following requirements shall apply to biological veterinary medicinal products except immunological products or where otherwise set out in Section IV.
Requirements for a self-inspection programme.
Notification to the VMD if they have a reason to suspect, or know of, a threat to the continued supply of a veterinary medicine.
The collection and processing of pig and poultry samples collected by food business operators at slaughter.
The VMR sets out the statutory fees associated with various regulatory services provided by the VMD. The statutory fees and fee structure are implemented from 17 May 2024.
Action following notification of suspension or expiry of an authorisation to market an animal medicine if it fails to comply with the regulations.
Criteria applied by the VMD for accepting and agreeing the invented name of veterinary medicinal products.
Apply to collect and store whole blood and blood products (such as plasma and red blood cells) for use in non-food animals to meet unforeseen or exceptional needs.
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Industry webinars on the main changes affecting veterinary surgeons, wholesalers and retailers supplying veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland.
These documents describe LA-MRSA (Livestock associated Meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and the steps you can take to reduce the chance of infection.
Vets can download a poster containing key messages on AMR to use in their surgeries.
Guidance for veterinary medicines manufacturers and wholesale dealers in GB on selling and supplying products placed on the EU and UK markets before 1 January 2021 and the evidence you may need to provide.
This document details the service standards of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)
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