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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
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Aim:
ANIMAL MEDICINES
DR.AM.1 Key
Standards
Only authorised veterinary medicines are used
How you will be measured
DR.AM.1.a
DR.AM.1.b
DR.AM.2 Key
Standards
Veterinary medicines must be used appropriately (Revised)
How you will be measured
DR.AM.2.a
DR.AM.2.b
DR.AM.2.c
DR.AM.2.d
DR.AM.2.1
Standards
Udder and hoof care products must not contain quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs)
How you will be measured
DR.AM.2.1.a
Chemical data sheets/warranty declaration
DR.AM.3
Standards
Veterinary medicines must only be administered by demonstrably competent persons
How you will be measured
DR.AM.3.a
Named in HHP or training records
DR.AM.3.1
Standards
At least one person, who is responsible for administering medicines has undertaken training and holds a certificate of competence/attendance from training undertaken since October 2016
How you will be measured
DR.AM.3.1.a
- Certificate of competence/attendance
- Training records
DR.AM.4
Standards
Veterinary medicines must be stored appropriately (Revised)
How you will be measured
DR.AM.4.a
DR.AM.4.b
DR.AM.4.c
DR.AM.4.d
DR.AM.5
Standards
Purchase records for all veterinary medicines must be kept
How you will be measured
DR.AM.5.a
DR.AM.5.b
DR.AM.5.c
- Medicine purchase records
- MFSPs (may be held centrally by parent company)
DR.AM.6 Key
Standards
Records must be kept of all administered veterinary medicines (paper and/or electronic) (Revised)
How you will be measured
DR.AM.6.a
DR.AM.6.b
Medicine administration records
DR.AM.7
Standards
Veterinary medicines, their containers and administration equipment must be disposed of responsibly (Revised)
How you will be measured
DR.AM.7.a
DR.AM.7.b
DR.AM.7.c
DR.AM.7.d
- Medicine disposal records
- Waste transfer note/receipt
DR.AM.8
Standards
Total antibiotics used must be collated by product name either by vet from prescription data or completed by farmer from medicine records (Revised)
Collation of antibiotic use
DR.AM.8.1
Standards
It is recommended total annual antibiotics used must be collated and uploaded onto AHDB medicine hub or equivalent (New)
DR.AM.9 Key
Standards
Use of HP-CIA antibiotics (i.e. those belonging to Category B “Restrict”, as defined by the European Medicines Agency), must only be as a last resort, under veterinary direction (Revised)
How you will be measured
DR.AM.9.a
Vet statement
DR.AM.10 Key
Standards
System in place that ensures no livestock are presented for slaughter before the withdrawal period has expired
How you will be measured
DR.AM.10.a
DR.AM.10.b
DR.AM.10.c
Withdrawal period declaration
DR.AM.11
Standards
Procedures must be in place to deal appropriately with needles or part needles remaining in livestock (Revised)
How you will be measured
DR.AM.11.a
DR.AM.11.b
DR.AM.11.c
Broken needle policy