Production and immunological responses associated with controlled-release-capsule vs 5-drench preventive anthelmintic programmes for parasite control in lambs

Registration and use of veterinary medicines in New Zealand

Abstract Extract Registration of veterinary medicines requires assessment of potential risks of drug use to animal welfare, human health (including residues in produce), trade, and the environment. Some of these can be measured in scientific terms while others are more subjective in nature. In assessing any veterinary medicine, it is useful that the registration authority has access to a body of expertise, able to provide impartial and informed advice. The contribution of the New Zealand veterinary profession to the registration and use of veterinary medicines in New Zealand has been considerable. Regulation of veterinary medicines relies on control of certain substances as one of the pillars of registration, and this reliance is likely to increase in the future.