Dr. Hall talks animal nutrition, mineral toxicities at CHS Big Sky meeting

By January 1, 2017 a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) will be in place by the FDA for all who handle livestock affecting farm/ranch operations and even showmanship.

The FDA is requiring veterinary over sight because our consumers are asking us to. Medically imported ingredients or drugs that cross over to the human side and are used for assuring livestock health fall under a VFD. This way the FDA will know that there’s a veterinarian available for follow up if there is an adverse reaction or issue with a particular case.

The VFD requirements will be determined by each state. If your veterinaria...