What is this? The Agricultural Compounds Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 (ACVM Act) is administered by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority and outlines legislation for the use of agricultural compounds. The Agricultural Compounds Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 (ACVM Act) is administered by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority and outlines legislation for the use of agricultural compounds. More Why is it important? It provides key animal treatment guidelines for the dairy industry - outlining the use of registered veterinary medicines (prescription animal remedy or PAR) as well as products considered exempt, such as homeopathic treatments. The ACVM Act prohibits the use of unapproved products. It requires that registered veterinary medicines (PAR products) must be prescribed by a veterinarian, which generally requires a consultation or an order for supply. Under the Animal Products Act 1999, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority Code of Practice for the Design and Operation of Farm Dairies further outlines how medicines should be stored and administered and how milk withholding times and treatment records must be kept.
It provides key animal treatment guidelines for the dairy industry - outlining the use of registered veterinary medicines (prescription animal remedy or PAR) as well as products considered exempt, such as homeopathic treatments. More What do I need to do?
Ensure you and your staff understand all the requirements around animal treatments. Ensure you and your staff understand all the requirements around animal treatments. More |
Animal treatments progress Responsibilities under the ACVM ActDo you and your staff fully understand a dairy farm’s responsibilities under the ACVM Act?
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