• Only use medicines under veterinary supervision.
• Ensure dosages are correct. Communicate with staff.
• Always complete the course of treatment.
• Accurately record all treatments and identify animals.
• If water or in feed medication is used clean out tanks and bins on completion.
• Keep information about the medicines on file.
• Report any adverse reactions.
• Monitor usage weekly and review with your veterinarian monthly or as necessary.
• Only combine medicines at the same time if approved.
• Ensure everyone is aware of withdrawal periods.

Check list for medicines

• Provide a locked room or cupboard for all your medicines.
• Provide a refrigerator for vaccines and other medicines as required. Use a maximum minimum thermometer and record temperatures daily.
• Allow only certain designated people to have direct access to the main medicine store.
• Document all medicines in and out of the medicine store.
• Insist on empty bottles being returned before a second bottle is taken out. This prevents black market trade.
• Agree with your veterinarian the minimum amounts that are required for a given period of time and follow his advice on usage.
• Make sure that all bottles are labelled for the correct use, that withdrawal periods are displayed and personnel are aware of them.
• Keep a daily record of all medicines used on the farm.
• Make sure you have safety data sheets to hand in case of accidents.
• Ask your veterinarian to check your storage and usage of medicines regularly to ensure that the recommendations are being carried out
• Check regularly that medicines are in date .
• Make sure that all medicines, syringes and needles are kept well away from children and people not on the staff.
• Dispose of empty bottles, needles and syringes safely.