VFDs imposed by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2017 are required for livestock feed products that contain medically important ingredients, such as tetracyclines. David Williams, owner-operator of Burkmann Nutrition, explains how feed retailers can play a leading role helping livestock operators and their veterinarians operate well with VFDs. His and other approaches throughout the industry are paying off.
Source: Drovers, March 5, 2020. Link. According to the Food and Drug Administration, domestic sales and distribution of all medically important antibiotics for livestock decreased 38% from 2015 – when sales peaked – to 2018.