This informational piece highlights the requirements of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) and how Zoetis is working with the FDA, veterinary associations and the feed industry to help streamline the transition and implementation of these new procedures.
Veterinary Feed Directive: Plan for a Successful Transition (pdf, 703 KB)
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