A department spokesperson explained farmers can have a relationship with more than one vet. Vets must have a 'relationship' with the farmer before they can prescribe drugs, in line with the Veterinary Council of Ireland's Code of Professional Conduct. This measure will allow farmers to engage a specifically trained vet to provide advice on parasite control measures in their herd, at no cost to the farmer.” "The development of a structured parasite control plan is critical to addressing the increasing challenge of anti-parasite resistance. Minister McConalogue said: “I am in the process of finalising a proposal to introduce a large-scale Targeted Advisory Service on Animal Health (TASAH) programme specifically focussed on parasite control on farms in 2022. Anti-parasitic medicines can then be purchased by the farmer from their preferred supplier. It has also been confirmed prescriptions issued by vets for anti-parasitic medicines after June 1 will be valid for up to 12 months. The new National Veterinary Prescription System will be available for voluntary use by vets from the end of January onwards to ensure that prescribers and dispensers are familiar with the system when its use becomes compulsory. The national mandatory requirement to use the National Veterinary Prescription System is also to be deferred until June 1, 2022, with veterinarians able to continue issuing paper-based prescriptions until then.Prescriptions will not be required for these products prior to this. The requirement to only supply anti-parasitic medicines on foot of a veterinary prescription is deferred until June 1, 2022.The regulations come into effect on January 28, with the new requirements regarding the prescribing of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, and medicated feed, set to come into effect on that date. The regulations will apply in full, from June 1, 2022.” "This will enable all stakeholders to make the necessary business and infrastructural adjustments that will ensure compliance with the regulations. Minister McConalogue said: "Whilst the regulations enter into force on January 28, in response to the concerns of a number of stakeholders on related matters, I have decided to defer implementation of one aspect – that anti-parasitic medicines can only be supplied on foot of a veterinary prescription – until June 1, 2022. The new rules aim to ensure increased availability of veterinary medicines across the EU, as well as addressing the key societal One Health One Welfare challenges of anti-microbial resistance and anthelmintic resistance.
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