Animal medicine guide launched

A guide to the safe use of animal medicines by farmers has been launched by Teagasc.

The publication, compiled by Tony Pettit, national food assurance specialist with the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, gives advice on the steps farmers must follow when using medicines to avoid risks to food safety, human health and animal welfare.

Mr Pettit said with almost 100 million spent by farmers on animal medicines each year, the importance of best practice is paramount.