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ANIMAL MEDICINES Version 5.2

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PF.AM.1 PF.AM.2 PF.AM.2.2 PF.AM.3 PF.AM.3.1 PF.AM.4 PF.AM.5 PF.AM.6 PF.AM.7 PF.AM.8 PF.AM.8.1 PF.AM.8.2 PF.AM.9 PF.AM.9.1 PF.AM.9.2 PF.AM.10 PF.AM.11
Glossary

Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

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PF.AM.1 Key

Only authorised veterinary medicines are used

How you will be measured

PF.AM.1.a

POM-V products are prescribed by a vet

PF.AM.1.b

POM-VPS products are prescribed by a vet, pharmacist or Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)/Registered Animal Medicines Advisor (RAMA)

PF.AM.1.d

Prescriptions for medicated feed detail all legally required information, including: - the species of animal, the number of animals and their ID - the diagnosed disease to be treated or prevented - name, active substance and amount of product prescribed and inclusion rates (medicinal premix and active ingredient) - overall amount of feed to be supplied under the prescription

PF.AM.2 Key

Veterinary medicines must be used appropriately

How you will be measured

PF.AM.2.a

Prescription-only medicines are used in accordance with the prescription

PF.AM.2.b

General Sales Medicines (AVM-GSL) (non-prescription) are used in accordance with manufacturers’ or veterinary instructions

PF.AM.2.c

Expired medicines and open medicines not used within specified timescale (in-use shelf-life) are not used

PF.AM.2.2

Prophylactic administration of antibiotics is only permitted in exceptional circumstances

How you will be measured

PF.AM.2.2.a

The rationale for prescribing a product for prophylaxis is clearly recorded by the vet

PF.AM.2.2.b

When an antibiotic is prescribed for administration to a group of animals for prophylaxis a management review is carried out by the vet to identify factors and implement measures for the purpose of eliminating the need for any future such administration
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  • Rationale for prophylaxis (per prescription)
  • Management review (group prophylaxis)

PF.AM.3

Veterinary medicines must only be administered by demonstrably competent persons

How you will be measured

PF.AM.3.a

Persons that inject pigs are deemed competent by a vet
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List of those deemed competent in VHP

PF.AM.3.1

At least one person that is responsible for overseeing use of medicines on the unit must have undertaken training and must hold a certificate of competence/attendance from training undertaken since January 2018

How you will be measured

PF.AM.3.1.a

Training course covers at least: - medicine types - antibiotic classes - medicine handling, administration & storage - recording requirements - avoiding residues - antimicrobial resistance - responsible use of antibiotics
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  • Certificate of competence/attendance
  • Training records

PF.AM.4

Veterinary medicines must be stored appropriately

How you will be measured

PF.AM.4.a

Kept in a locked storage facility/room

PF.AM.4.b

Stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

PF.AM.4.c

Medicated feed is kept in separate clearly labelled bulk storage or bags

PF.AM.4.d

Medicines are not stored in the same refrigerator as food/drink

PF.AM.4.e

Refrigerators are temperature checked at least weekly, whenever medicines are stored in them

PF.AM.4.f

Refrigerator temperature is within appropriate range for the products stored within
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Refrigerator temperature records

PF.AM.5

Purchase records for all veterinary medicines must be kept

How you will be measured

PF.AM.5.a

Records detail: - identity of medicine - quantity - date of purchase - supplier name & address - batch number(s) and assigned bottle number if using for administration records - expiry date(s)

PF.AM.5.b

Medicine purchase records are kept for 5 years

PF.AM.5.c

Medicated Feeding Stuff Prescriptions (MFSPs) are kept for 5 years
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  • Medicine purchase records
  • MFSPs (may be held centrally by parent company)

PF.AM.6 Key

Records must be kept of all administered veterinary medicines (paper and/or electronic)

How you will be measured

PF.AM.6.a

Records detail: - identity of medicine - date of administration - quantity administered - length of withdrawal period for meat - identification of the animal or group of animals administered - batch number or assigned bottle number linked back to purchase records - number of animals treated - date treatment finished - date animal becomes fit for human consumption - name of person administering medicine - reason for treatment

PF.AM.6.b

Medicine administration records are kept for 5 years
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Medicine administration records

PF.AM.7

Veterinary medicines, their containers and administration equipment must be disposed of responsibly

How you will be measured

PF.AM.7.a

Expired and unusable medicines awaiting disposal are stored separately to in-use medicines

PF.AM.7.b

Used needles and blades are stored in a dedicated sharps container pending disposal

PF.AM.7.c

Records of medicine disposal are kept, detailing: - identity of medicine - batch/bottle number - quantity - date of disposal - route of disposal

PF.AM.7.d

Medicines, their containers and administration equipment are disposed of through the supplier, a registered waste disposal contractor or local authority, referring to the product literature for further guidance

PF.AM.7.e

Unused AI packs, which contain antibiotics, are disposed of as pharmacy waste and not in the general waste
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  • Medicine disposal records
  • Waste transfer note/receipt

PF.AM.8 Key

Total antibiotics* used must be collated and uploaded onto AHDB Pork’s electronic medicine book (eMB)

How you will be measured

PF.AM.8.a

Data is uploaded on a quarterly basis, within 6 weeks from the last day of each quarter
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Previous four eMB reports

PF.AM.8.1

Collated antibiotic data must be reviewed at least annually with the designated vet

How you will be measured

PF.AM.8.1.a

As part of the review the vet makes recommendations for alternative disease prevention and control measures to minimise prophylactic use of antibiotics, where possible
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Record of review

PF.AM.8.2

Persistent high users of antibiotics* must develop and implement an Antibiotic Reduction Plan, in conjunction with their designated vet

*as defined, and kept under review, by the Pig Health and Welfare Council; indicated on the most recent eMB report

How you will be measured

PF.AM.8.2.a

The Pig Health and Welfare Council’s template Antibiotic Reduction Plan is used to outline actions and monitor progress

PF.AM.8.2.b

Antibiotic Reduction Plan outlines actions to be taken to reduce antibiotic use, with clear timescales for delivery

PF.AM.8.2.c

Antibiotic Reduction Plan is being implemented, as indicated by vet on the QVR
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  • Antibiotic Reduction Plan
  • Previous four QVRs

PF.AM.9 Key

Use of HP-CIA antibiotics (i.e. those belonging to Category B “Restrict”, as defined by the European Medicines Agency), must only be as a last resort, under veterinary direction

How you will be measured

PF.AM.9.a

Use is supported by a veterinary statement outlining the justification for use, including sensitivity testing and/or diagnostics (this can occur parallel with treatment)
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Vet statement

PF.AM.9.1

The vet must at all times prescribe antibiotics in accordance with the Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) Prescribing Principles for Antimicrobials, which reflect RUMA guidelines

How you will be measured

PF.AM.9.1.a

Declaration to this effect signed by the vet on the previous four QVRs
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QVRs

PF.AM.9.2

The producer must take ultimate responsibility for correct antibiotic use on the unit

How you will be measured

PF.AM.9.2.a

Declaration to this effect signed by the producer on the previous four QVRs
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QVRs

PF.AM.10 Key

Prescribed withdrawal periods must be correct and complied with

How you will be measured

PF.AM.10.a

Treated livestock are identifiable for the entire withdrawal period

PF.AM.11

Procedures must be in place to deal appropriately with needles or part needles remaining in livestock

How you will be measured

PF.AM.11.a

Broken needle policy detailing: - how the animal should be identified - procedures around informing the abattoir if sent for slaughter - records to be kept

PF.AM.11.b

Broken needle policy is followed

PF.AM.11.c

Livestock containing broken needles may only be sold for slaughter if the animal is identifiable up to the time of slaughter
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Broken needle policy


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