The medical importance of GFI 263 is clear, despite large animal veterinary shortages, the required VCPRs and producer expectations.
<GFI 263> puts pressure on both sides . . . to do things differently. The driving factor is that by working through GFI 263 together, both producers and veterinarians are doing their best for animals and humans in preventing antimicrobial resistance.” – Nikki Johnson, DVM
Source: Prairie Farmer, December 7, 2023. Link.
INSIGHTS: Perhaps because of all the notices, some cattle producers have proactively met with their veterinarian to establish the required VCPR. The new year offers an opportunity to reinforce the requirements and get those relationships in order.