Ducks Standards
ANIMAL MEDICINES Version 5.1 (modified)
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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)
Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification
New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to
Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before
Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard
Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.
KG.AM.1 Key
Only authorised veterinary medicines are used (REVISED)
How you will be measured
KG.AM.1.a
KG.AM.1.b
KG.AM.1.c
KG.AM.1.d
Approved medicines list with definition of a VMP (i.e. includes vaccines, antimicrobials, anthelmintics, anaesthetic, medicated feed)
KG.AM.2 Key
Veterinary medicines must be used appropriately
How you will be measured
KG.AM.2.a
KG.AM.2.b
KG.AM.2.c
KG.AM.3
Veterinary medicines must only be administered by demonstrably competent persons
How you will be measured
KG.AM.3.a
KG.AM.4
Veterinary medicines must be stored appropriately
How you will be measured
KG.AM.4.a
KG.AM.4.b
KG.AM.4.d
KG.AM.4.e
Refrigerator temperature records
KG.AM.5
Purchase records for all veterinary medicines must be kept
How you will be measured
KG.AM.5.a
KG.AM.5.b
KG.AM.5.c
- Medicine purchase records
- MFSPs (may be held centrally by parent company)
KG.AM.6 Key
Records must be kept of all administered veterinary medicines (paper and/or electronic)
How you will be measured
KG.AM.6.a
KG.AM.6.b
- Medicine administration records
- Veterinary prescriptions
KG.AM.7
Veterinary medicines, their containers and administration equipment must be disposed of responsibly
How you will be measured
KG.AM.7.a
KG.AM.7.b
KG.AM.7.c
KG.AM.7.d
- Medicine disposal records
- Waste transfer note/receipt
KG.AM.8
Total antibiotic used per crop must be measured as Milligrams active antibiotic per population correction unit (mg/PCU) and recorded
How you will be measured
KG.AM.8.a
KG.AM.8.b
Total antibiotic used per crop recorded in medicine administration records
KG.AM.8.1
Prophylactic administration of antibiotics is only permitted in exceptional circumstances (REVISED)
How you will be measured
KG.AM.8.1.b
KG.AM.8.1.c
Rationale for prophylaxis (per prescription)
Management review (group prophylaxis)
KG.AM.8.2
Antibiotic usage must be supported by veterinary intervention
How you will be measured
KG.AM.8.2.a
KG.AM.8.2.b
Medicine administration records supported by vet's post mortem report/vet site visit report and/or veterinary instruction
KG.AM.9 Key
The use of 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins, glycopeptides and colistin are not permitted
KG.AM.9.1 Key
Use of macrolides and fluroquinolones must only be as a last resort, under veterinary direction
How you will be measured
KG.AM.9.1.a
KG.AM.9.1.b
- Vet statement justifying prescription
- Written agreement from company director
KG.AM.10 Key
Prescribed withdrawal periods must be correct and complied with