Contents tagged with medicines
24 November 2021
Reducing the use of Veterinary Medicines
4 January 2022
What really causes footrot in sheep - a national cohort study of the microbial diversity of Dichelobacter nodosus in sheep in sickness and in health
29 June 2021
The golden rule for using antibiotics and anthelmintics in all livestock is: as little as possible, but as much as necessary.
29 June 2021
Find out more about how antibiotic resistance occurs, spreads, and continues to be a major global threat.
29 June 2021
Antibiotics can be very effective for certain treatments but are not always the answer. Find out when it is appropriate to administer antibiotics.
29 June 2021
Read our advice on how to use antibiotics responsibly on farm. You’ll find information on understanding resistance, and strategies to prevent health issues.
29 June 2021
Certain medicines are prescription only and require input from a vet or a registered animal medicine advisor. Find out more about how these professional experts work with medicine use.
25 October 2022
Vaccines are a key aspect of responsible medicine use. Our advice will help you understand vaccines and their use on farm.
29 June 2021
Find out more about health planning and how it helps achieve responsible medicine use on farm.
6 February 2023
Find out the legal requirements for recording medicine use on farm.
29 June 2021
Storage, shelf life and disposal of medicines are all important aspects of responsible medicine use. Find out more about medicine labels and why they are important.
29 June 2021
Injuries from incorrect medicine administration can cause pain and devalue the carcase, but are preventable. Read our tips on best practice for injections and drenching on farm.