The RUMA
(The Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture) Alliance has issued new
guidelines on the responsible use of vaccines and vaccination in farm
animals.
Launched by RUMA chairman Peter
Allen MBE at the ‘Healthy Animals - Safe Food’ conference organised by the
National Office of Animal Health, the guidelines come in two formats: short,
giving concise information to farmers, and long, aimed at those advising
farmers, such as veterinary surgeons.
There is a general guideline giving an overview of
responsible vaccination for all farm species, and species specific
guidelines.
