New veterinary prescribing rules delayed until December

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said the additional time will allow further refinement in the development of the National Veterinary Prescription System

The Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feeds and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2022 will be put before Cabinet shortly. File photo

The implementation of new rules which require vets to prescribe antiparasitic medicines and mandatory electronic prescriptions has been delayed until December 1, 2022.

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said industry stakeholders have shown “real commitment” to ensuring implementing changes that will help farmers tackle antiparasitic and antimicrobial resistance.