Current initiatives

Recent work and achievements of AHDA has included the following.

• Introduced compulsory CPD on anthelmintics for farm animal RAMA (SQPs)
• Worked with an industry team to produce OP Sheep Dip code of practice.
• Representation on RUMA Board and new RUMA Companion Animal & Equine group
• Strengthening role of RAMA (SQP) through enhancing responsible prescribing
• Representation on CANTER equine anthelmintic organisation
• Gave evidence to House of Lords sub committee to defend future product availability in Northern Ireland.
• Increasing focus with others around vet meds impacts on the environment.
• With industry looking at ways of safe disposal of part used medicines and containers.
• Working with the VMD to introduce a written justification for verbal prescriptions.