Vets support animal remedies laws

Ireland: Veterinary Ireland strongly supports the view of the Department of Agriculture and Food that animal remedy prescriptions should only be issued by a veterinarian, and under specific conditions.

It maintains vets should only prescribe for animals under their care and there should be a “bona fide” relationship between practitioner and client.

Veterinary Ireland said the proposed animal remedies legislation under review by the Department can protect the interests of consumers and farmers.