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ANIMAL MEDICINES Version 5.1 (modified)

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Glossary

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.

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AIM: Responsible and competent use of medicines and veterinary treatments

KG.AM.1 Key

Only authorised veterinary medicines are used (REVISED)

How you will be measured

KG.AM.1.a

POM-V products are prescribed by a vet

KG.AM.1.b

POM-VPS products are prescribed by a vet, pharmacist or Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)/Registered Animal Medicines Advisor (RAMA)

KG.AM.1.c

An approved medicines list, compiled in conjunction with a vet, is kept, listing: - storage - administration - active ingredient - withdrawal period - dosage - duration of treatment - circumstances for use

KG.AM.1.d

Prescriptions for medicated feed detail all legally required information, including - the species of animal, the number of animals and their ID - the diagnosed disease to be treated or prevented - name, active substance and amount of product prescribed and inclusion rates (medicinal premix and active ingredient) - overall amount of feed to be supplied under the prescription

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

Prescription-only medicines are used in accordance with the prescription

KG.AM.2.b

General Sales Medicines (AVM-GSL) (non-prescription) are used in accordance with manufacturers’ or veterinary instructions

KG.AM.2.c

Expired medicines and open medicines not used within specified timescale (in-use shelf-life) are not used

KG.AM.3

Veterinary medicines must only be administered by demonstrably competent persons

How you will be measured

KG.AM.3.a

Person undertaking task has relevant experience or training

AIM: Safe, secure and responsible management of medicines

KG.AM.4

Veterinary medicines must be stored appropriately

How you will be measured

KG.AM.4.a

Kept in a locked storage facility/room

KG.AM.4.b

Stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

KG.AM.4.d

Medicines are not stored in the same refrigerator as food/drink

KG.AM.4.e

Refrigerators are temperature checked at least weekly, whenever medicines are stored in them

Refrigerator temperature records

KG.AM.5

Purchase records for all veterinary medicines must be kept

How you will be measured

KG.AM.5.a

Records detail: - identity of medicine - quantity - date of purchase - supplier name & address - batch number(s) and assigned bottle number if using for administration records - expiry date(s)

KG.AM.5.b

Medicine purchase records are kept for 5 years

KG.AM.5.c

Medicated Feeding Stuff Prescriptions (MFSPs) are kept for 5 years

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

Records detail: - identity of medicine - date of administration - quantity of medicine administered - length of withdrawal period for meat and eggs - identification of the bird or group of birds to which administered - batch number(s) or assigned bottle number linked back to purchase records - number of birds treated - date treatment finished - date when bird(s)/eggs becomes fit for human consumption - name of person administering medicine - reason for treatment

KG.AM.6.b

Medicine administration records are kept for 5 years

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

Expired and unusable medicines awaiting disposal are stored separately to in-use medicines

KG.AM.7.b

Used needles and blades are stored in a dedicated sharps container pending disposal

KG.AM.7.c

Records of medicine disposal are kept, detailing: - identity of medicine - batch/bottle number - quantity - date of disposal - route of disposal

KG.AM.7.d

Medicines, their containers and administration equipment are disposed of through the supplier, a registered waste disposal contractor or local authority, referring to the product literature for further guidance

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

Total amount of antibiotic used per crop known by farm manager

KG.AM.8.b

Total antibiotic used per crop calculated using the following method: ‘Milligrammes of active antibiotic used per crop’ divided by ‘(Number of birds slaughtered including rejects x 1.75kg)'

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

The rationale for prescribing a product for prophylaxis is clearly recorded by the vet

KG.AM.8.1.c

When an antibiotic is prescribed for administration to a group of animals for prophylaxis a management review is carried out by the vet to identify factors and implement measures for the purpose of eliminating the need for any future such administration

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

Use of antibiotics supported by at least one of the following: - post mortem report - site visit report by vet - other written instruction from a vet

KG.AM.8.2.b

Antibiotics are used only for treatment of disease, following diagnosis and/or clinical signs of disease in all or part of the flock and under veterinary direction

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

Use is supported by a veterinary statement outlining the justification for use

KG.AM.9.1.b

Use is supported by written agreement from a director of the company purchasing the birds

Vet statement justifying prescription
Written agreement from company director

AIM: Prevention of contamination of food

KG.AM.10 Key

Prescribed withdrawal periods must be correct and complied with

Where to find help

NOAH Compendium of authorised veterinary medicine datasheets: https://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/
Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA) Alliance: https://www.ruma.org.uk/
European Medicines Agency categorisation of antibiotics used in animals: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/report/infographic-categorisation-antibiotics-use-animals-prudent-responsible-use_en.pd

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Templates, Examples & Guides

Medicine Purchase Record

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Guidance

AM.2 – A Veterinary Medicinal Product is legally defined as:
– any substance or combination of substances presented as having properties for treating or preventing disease in animals
– any substance or combination of substances that may be used in, or administered to, animals with a view either to restoring, correcting or modifying physiological functions by exerting a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action, or to making a medical diagnosis.
Veterinary medicinal products used to treat and prevent disease in farm animals include, but are not limited to, vaccines, ecto- and endoparasiticides, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and anesthetics.
POM-V stands for ‘Prescription Only Medicine – Veterinarian’ and these veterinary products may only be supplied upon prescription by a veterinary surgeon for animals under their care. All antibiotics for food-producing animals are classified as POM-V.
POM-VPS stands for ‘Prescription-Only Medicine – Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Suitably Qualified Person (SQP, also known as RAMA – Registered Animals Medicines Advisor)’ and these products may be prescribed by these registered qualified persons.
The use of antibiotics as growth promoters is illegal.
AM.5 – Assigned bottle number allows members to assign a bottle number in the purchase records and note the assigned number in the administration records and for those bulk buying medication so individual bottles can be accounted for in records.