{"id":19530,"date":"2026-08-11T13:23:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T06:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/?p=19530"},"modified":"2026-08-11T13:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T06:23:35","slug":"prohibited-antibiotics-livestock-production-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/industry-news\/prohibited-antibiotics-livestock-production-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Prohibited Antibiotics in Livestock Production 2026: How to Review Active Ingredients and Ensure Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201cprohibited antibiotics in livestock production\u201d can easily be misunderstood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not always one universal list in which every active ingredient is either completely permitted or completely prohibited in all situations. The legal status of an antibiotic may depend on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product category;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The animal species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The route of administration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the product is used in animal feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the product is authorized for circulation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether a veterinary prescription is required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicable withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stage of the supply chain;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The requirements of a buyer or export market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An active ingredient may be prohibited in animal feed but regulated differently when used in an authorized veterinary medicine for treatment. Another active ingredient may be prohibited in production, import, trade, or use within a specific legal scope. Some antibiotics may still be permitted for treatment but only when prescribed, correctly administered, recorded, and managed according to the product label.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, farms, feed mills, distributors, and livestock businesses should not classify an antibiotic as \u201callowed\u201d or \u201cprohibited\u201d based only on its name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A proper compliance review should examine the <\/span><b>active ingredient, product registration, intended use, target animal, route of administration, prescription status, withdrawal period, supplier documents, and current legal scope<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1 January 2026, particular attention should be given to antibiotics used in animal feed for disease-prevention purposes. Businesses should review all existing formulas, premixes, feed products, veterinary medicines, and routine farm practices before continuing their use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Professional and Legal Note<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended as an initial compliance-review guide. It does not replace:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official legal documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appendices listing prohibited or controlled substances;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product labels;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary prescriptions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions from competent authorities;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requirements of specific buyers or export markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal lists and scopes of application may be amended or supplemented. Before making a production, purchasing, treatment, or trading decision, organizations should check the documents currently in force and obtain professional guidance where necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A prohibited-antibiotic list should always be read together with its scope of application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cProhibited,\u201d \u201crestricted,\u201d \u201cprescription-only,\u201d and \u201cnot permitted for a particular purpose\u201d are different regulatory categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An active ingredient may be treated differently in animal feed, veterinary medicines, production, import, trade, and farm-level use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farms should not determine compliance using only the commercial product name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every product should be checked for active ingredients, registration information, manufacturer, batch number, expiry date, intended use, target species, and withdrawal period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics should not be used for growth promotion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine blanket preventive use, especially through animal feed, requires careful review under the regulations applicable from 1 January 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products with unclear active ingredients, unclear origin, altered labels, or missing registration information should not remain in active inventory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription-only antibiotics should only be used with a valid prescription from an authorized veterinary practitioner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal periods and treatment records must be controlled before animals or animal products are sold.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>1. Why \u201cProhibited Antibiotics\u201d Is Not One Simple Category<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19512\" style=\"width: 1213px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-821861006-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clipboard labeled antibiotics with a stethoscope in a veterinary medicine setting\" width=\"1223\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-821861006-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-821861006-612x612-1-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1223px) 100vw, 1223px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Antibiotic compliance depends on the active ingredient, product type, intended use, target species and applicable regulatory scope.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When reviewing an antibiotic, the first question should not be:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is this active ingredient permitted or prohibited?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more accurate set of questions is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In which product is the active ingredient used?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For what purpose?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In which animal species?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through which route?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At which stage of the supply chain?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under which legal document?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the product authorized for circulation?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a veterinary prescription required?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What withdrawal period applies?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An active ingredient may fall into one of several categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1.1 Completely prohibited within a defined legal scope<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain active ingredients may be included in official lists that prohibit their:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trading;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusion in feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application to specified animals or products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact scope needs to be read directly from the relevant legal document.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1.2 Prohibited in animal feed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An active ingredient may be prohibited or no longer permitted for use in animal feed for purposes such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth promotion;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine disease prevention;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed-efficiency improvement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term low-dose use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This does not automatically answer whether an authorized veterinary medicine containing the same or a related active ingredient may be used for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1.3 Restricted or prescription-only veterinary medicine<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some antibiotics may remain available as veterinary medicines but require:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A veterinary diagnosis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid prescription;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use in approved animal species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with the label;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct dosage and duration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal-period control;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete treatment records.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>1.4 Permitted only for a specific purpose<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A product may be used for treatment but not for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth promotion;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blanket preventive use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine use in healthy animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unapproved feed mixing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use outside the target species or indication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>1.5 Permitted under Vietnamese regulations but restricted by a buyer or market<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A processor, retailer, certification scheme, or importing country may impose stricter requirements than the general domestic legal framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An active ingredient may therefore be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legally available in Vietnam;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionally indicated for treatment;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But unacceptable under a particular supply-chain standard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>2. Four Compliance Categories Farms Should Distinguish<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A practical review can classify products into four categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Compliance category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Meaning<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Farm-level action<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prohibited active ingredient or product<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included in an official prohibited scope<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not purchase, store, trade, mix, or use within that scope<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restricted or specially controlled antibiotic<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use depends on purpose, species, prescription, or legal conditions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify every condition before use<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription-only veterinary medicine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May be used for treatment when prescribed and properly managed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store the prescription and treatment record<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorized product with standard controls<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May be used according to its registration and label<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow dosage, target species, duration, and withdrawal period<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This classification should be applied to the actual commercial product, not only to the general antibiotic group.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>3. A Seven-Step Active Ingredient Compliance Check<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19516\" style=\"width: 1122px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-2201876085-640x640-1.jpg\" alt=\"Laboratory worker examining samples during an antibiotic active ingredient compliance check\" width=\"1132\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-2201876085-640x640-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-2201876085-640x640-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before an antibiotic product is used, its active ingredients, registration details, intended purpose and legal status should be verified.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before buying, storing, mixing, selling, or using an antibiotic product, complete the following review.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 1: Identify the exact product<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product category;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage form;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturer;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible distributor;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Country of origin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product category may be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary medicine;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotic premix;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplementary feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentrated feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw material;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water-soluble powder;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injectable medicine;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral solution;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another controlled product.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 2: Identify every active ingredient<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not review only the front label.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the sections titled:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ingredient;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Composition;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formula;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed analysis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical specification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ingredient name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical or generic name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit of measurement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combination ingredients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When only a trade name or abbreviation is provided, request the International Nonproprietary Name or equivalent technical name from the supplier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 3: Determine the intended use<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm whether the product is intended for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease treatment;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group treatment;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease prevention;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth promotion;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed-efficiency improvement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine inclusion in feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking-water administration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injection;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another purpose.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product\u2019s legal status may change according to its purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 4: Check the target animal<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production stage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat, milk, or egg production status;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breeding status;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restrictions for certain animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A product registered for pigs should not automatically be used in poultry, cattle, dairy animals, or laying hens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 5: Compare the active ingredient with current official lists<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prohibited-substance lists;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlled veterinary-medicine lists;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription-only medicine lists;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal-feed regulations;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amendments and supplementary documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import and trading restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact legal scope should be recorded together with the document reference and validity date.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 6: Verify professional and operational conditions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether a prescription is required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether a diagnosis is available;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the medicine is authorized for circulation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the proposed route matches the label;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the dosage and duration are appropriate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the withdrawal period can be managed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the buyer permits the active ingredient.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 7: Approve, isolate, or reject the product<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After review, classify the product as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved for controlled use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved only with a prescription;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporarily isolated pending clarification;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not permitted for the proposed use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prohibited and requiring handling according to regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>4. Initial Screening Groups That Require Careful Review<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19514\" style=\"width: 862px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-1150790689-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Veterinary medicine bottles representing antibiotic active ingredients that require regulatory review\" width=\"872\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-1150790689-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-1150790689-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Certain antibiotic groups require closer screening for prohibited status, residue controls, prescription requirements or other restrictions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following active ingredients or groups are commonly associated with prohibited lists, residue controls, or strict regulatory review.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not a complete official list and should not be used independently to make a legal conclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Group requiring review<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Examples<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Main compliance question<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrofurans and related compounds<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furazolidone, Furaltadone, Nitrofurazone, Nitrofurantoin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the active ingredient included in a prohibited scope for livestock, aquaculture, feed, trade, or residues?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chloramphenicol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chloramphenicol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is any import, production, trade, storage, or use prohibited under the current list?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitroimidazoles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metronidazole, Dimetridazole, Ronidazole<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What species, product, and activity are covered by the prohibition?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quinoxaline derivatives<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbadox, Olaquindox<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they prohibited or restricted in animal feed or for growth-related purposes?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glycopeptide-related feed antibiotics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoparcin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is use in feed prohibited under the current regulatory scope?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aristolochia-related substances<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aristolochic acid and derivatives<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are they prohibited because of toxicity and food-safety concerns?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected fluoroquinolones<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrofloxacin and related ingredients<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the specific active ingredient prohibited, restricted, prescription-only, or market-controlled?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The whole antibiotic family should not automatically be classified based on one example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, the legal treatment of one fluoroquinolone should not be assumed to apply identically to every active ingredient in the group.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>5. Prohibited Does Not Mean the Same as Restricted<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This distinction is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Prohibited active ingredient<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A prohibited active ingredient should not be used within the scope stated in the official regulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the document, the prohibition may apply to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trading;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed inclusion;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particular animal species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food-producing animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Restricted active ingredient<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A restricted active ingredient may still be used when specific conditions are met.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These conditions may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary diagnosis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct animal species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered commercial product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct indication;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited treatment period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal-period compliance;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyer approval.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Prescription-only product<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription-only status does not mean the antibiotic is prohibited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It means that use requires professional authorization and supporting documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Market-restricted product<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A buyer may prohibit an active ingredient from its supply chain even when the product remains legally available for veterinary treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farm should check both legal and contractual requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>6. Antibiotic Groups That Often Require Enhanced Control<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several antibiotic groups may remain available for treatment but require careful review.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6.1 Colistin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colistin requires particular attention because of antimicrobial-resistance concerns and its importance in human medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before use, check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the specific product is authorized for circulation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target animal species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose of use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription status;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route of administration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyer or export-market restrictions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether use in animal feed is permitted for the proposed purpose.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colistin should not be treated as a routine preventive feed additive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6.2 Tetracyclines<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tetracycline;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxytetracycline;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chlortetracycline;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doxycycline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These products may be available for treatment under certain conditions, but farms should verify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product registration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyer restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The existence of an authorized treatment product does not permit routine blanket use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6.3 Macrolides<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tylosin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tilmicosin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other veterinary macrolides.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved target species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product indication;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed-use conditions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety warnings;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market controls.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6.4 Aminoglycosides<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gentamicin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neomycin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other aminoglycosides.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These products may require strict control because residues and withdrawal periods vary according to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage form;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product label;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat, milk, or egg production.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6.5 Fluoroquinolones<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoroquinolones should not be treated as one uniform legal category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each product, verify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific active ingredient;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current registration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment indication;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market restrictions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>7. Antibiotics in Animal Feed Require a Separate Review<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal feed containing antibiotics creates additional compliance risks because the final product may sit between feed regulation and veterinary-medicine control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7.1 Identify the exact product category<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume that all products mixed into feed are ordinary feed additives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product may be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotic premix;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary medicine for feed administration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicated feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplementary feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentrated feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw material containing a controlled substance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legal requirements may differ.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7.2 Identify the purpose of inclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine whether the antibiotic is intended for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease prevention;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth promotion;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed-efficiency improvement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine flock or herd support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth-promotion use should not remain in livestock procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1 January 2026, disease-prevention use in animal feed requires particular review under the applicable regulatory roadmap.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7.3 Check feed labels<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The label should be reviewed for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product category;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotic active ingredient;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended purpose;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions for use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription requirement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturer;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed with unclear antibiotic information should not be used.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7.4 Do not mix antibiotics into feed arbitrarily<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm-level mixing may create risks such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect dosage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uneven distribution;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-contamination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use in the wrong animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unclear withdrawal periods;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of an unauthorized product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure of untreated groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing should only be carried out when there is a clear legal and veterinary basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>8. Feed Mill Responsibilities<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19522\" style=\"width: 961px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-964483750-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Technician inspecting an animal feed production line at a livestock feed mill\" width=\"971\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-964483750-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-964483750-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Feed mills should control raw materials, formulas, production lines and cross-contamination risks when managing antibiotic-containing products.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed mills and premix manufacturers need controls that extend beyond checking the final label.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>8.1 Raw material approval<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before accepting an ingredient, verify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product identity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ingredient;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical specification;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal status;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test certificate where required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8.2 Formula review<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every formula should be reviewed to identify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotic ingredients;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlled veterinary medicines;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products no longer suitable from 2026;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsolete preventive formulations;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth-promotion claims;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labelling inconsistencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8.3 Cross-contamination prevention<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-contamination may occur through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixing equipment;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conveyors;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage silos;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging lines;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dust;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residual material;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect production sequencing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controls may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production scheduling;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment cleaning;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line flushing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated equipment where necessary;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sampling;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finished-product testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8.4 Batch traceability<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Records should connect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw material lot;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production formula;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment line;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operator;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finished-product batch;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution record.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8.5 Label approval<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The label should accurately state:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product category;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotic information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warnings;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturer;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch and expiry.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>9. Farm-Level Antibiotic Inventory Audit<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19518\" style=\"width: 1131px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-2161698284-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Worker checking veterinary medicine inventory and antibiotic products stored on shelves\" width=\"1141\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-2161698284-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-2161698284-612x612-1-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1141px) 100vw, 1141px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A farm-level inventory audit helps identify expired, unclear, restricted or potentially non-compliant antibiotic products before use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every farm should conduct a full inventory before 1 January 2026 and repeat the review periodically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>9.1 Create a product list<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record all:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injectable antibiotics;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral medicines;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water-soluble powders;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premixes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicated feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplementary feed containing antibiotics;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old or unused products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imported products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products without Vietnamese labels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>9.2 Record product details<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each item, record:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ingredient;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturer;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage location;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose of use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>9.3 Assign a compliance status<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible statuses include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved for treatment use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyer-restricted;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pending legal confirmation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expired;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unclear origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspected prohibited ingredient;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No longer suitable for use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>9.4 Prioritize high-risk products<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review first:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powders mixed into feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines mixed into drinking water;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imported premixes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlabelled products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products with handwritten labels;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products without registration numbers;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products stored for long periods;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products previously used preventively;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products supplied without invoices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>10. How to Read a Veterinary Medicine or Premix Label<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A label review should answer six questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>10.1 What is the active ingredient?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not rely only on the brand name.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>10.2 What is the product registered as?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine whether it is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary medicine;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premix;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water-treatment product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another category.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>10.3 Which animals can receive it?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production stage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat, milk, and egg restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>10.4 What is the approved purpose?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check whether the label states:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The label purpose should also be reviewed against current regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>10.5 What withdrawal period applies?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The label may provide different withdrawal periods for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different routes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>10.6 Is a prescription required?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farm should store the prescription with the treatment record when applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>11. What to Do With Suspicious Products<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A suspicious product should not remain in the active-use storage area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warning signs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No active ingredient listed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altered or damaged label;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing registration number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unclear manufacturer;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No expiry date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different information on the outer box and inner container;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product sold without supporting documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual colour, smell, separation, or clumping;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign-language product without verified legal information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ingredient that may appear on a prohibited list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Immediate response<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop using the product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate it from approved inventory;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mark it as \u201cPending Review\u2014Do Not Use\u201d;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record the quantity and batch;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retain the packaging;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the supplier;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request registration and legal documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult a veterinarian or competent authority;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle the product according to the final determination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not dispose of suspicious antibiotics by pouring them into drains, soil, or water sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>12. Prescription and Treatment Record Control<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a prescription-only antibiotic is used, the farm should connect the following records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Prescription<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prescription may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ingredient;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment duration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescriber information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Medicine-use record<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farm should record:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment start date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment end date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pen, batch, or animal identification;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine batch;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actual dosage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicator;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adverse reactions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment result.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Withdrawal-period record<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of final administration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earliest permitted slaughter or sale date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product affected: meat, milk, eggs, or another animal product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Person approving release.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>13. Withdrawal Periods and Product Release<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A legally authorized antibiotic may still create a violation if the withdrawal period is not followed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before animals or animal products are released, check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which animals were treated;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final treatment date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine used;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planned sale or slaughter date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyer requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Use a release-status system<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A farm may classify animal batches as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleared for sale;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under treatment;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pending veterinary review;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not for sale.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The status should be visible to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm manager;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary team;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales team;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loading team.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>14. Responsibilities Across the Supply Chain<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19520\" style=\"width: 1016px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-2158824555-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Worker reviewing veterinary medicine containers and inventory records in storage\" width=\"1026\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-2158824555-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-2158824555-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Responsible antibiotic management requires traceability and product control across suppliers, veterinary businesses, feed manufacturers and farms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotic compliance is not only a farm responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Raw material suppliers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear product identity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredient information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal documentation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch traceability;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test documents where required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Feed and premix manufacturers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should control:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulas;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input materials;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-contamination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labels;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finished-product quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Veterinary medicine businesses<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should control:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal sourcing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoices and supporting records.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Farms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should control:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal periods;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sale release.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Processors and buyers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may control:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier standards;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine-use declarations;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residue testing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traceability;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prohibited-substance requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>15. Compliance Risks by Supply-Chain Stage<\/b><\/h1>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Main antibiotic risk<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw material or product contains a prohibited active ingredient<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsolete formula or unauthorized antibiotic inclusion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expired, unlabelled, or prohibited product remains available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trading<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product sold without legal status or prescription controls<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed mixing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect dosage or cross-contamination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm use<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrong purpose, species, dose, or duration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sale<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals released before withdrawal completion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residue detected in meat, eggs, or milk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipment rejected because of prohibited residues or market restrictions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h1><b>16. Common High-Risk Practices<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Routine preventive antibiotic use<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics are administered to healthy animals on a fixed schedule without diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The purpose may not comply with the current regulatory framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Mixing antibiotics into drinking water after weather changes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farm uses antibiotics whenever temperature or weather changes, even when animals show no disease signs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use is based on habit rather than diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Using old premixes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A feed formula developed under earlier rules continues after the regulatory roadmap changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Product purpose or active ingredient may no longer be suitable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Using medicine without checking the target species<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A product intended for pigs is used in poultry or dairy animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Safety, dosage, and withdrawal-period information may not apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Buying products without invoices<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farm cannot verify the supplier or product origin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The product may be unregistered, counterfeit, or illegally distributed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Keeping expired products in the medicine room<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers may accidentally use them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reduced efficacy, wrong treatment, and compliance failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Failing to track the withdrawal period<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treated animals are sold with the untreated batch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Antibiotic residues and supply-chain rejection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>17. Consequences of Non-Compliance<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19524\" style=\"width: 934px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-1346682830-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Laboratory testing sample with hazard warning symbol illustrating antibiotic compliance risks\" width=\"944\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-1346682830-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-1346682830-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Non-compliant antibiotic use may create legal, food-safety, residue-control and supply-chain risks for livestock businesses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The specific sanction depends on the current legal framework and the nature and severity of the violation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible consequences may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administrative penalties;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product seizure;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory recall;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory destruction;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension of production or trading activities;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased inspection;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of certification;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removal from buyer programs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rejection by processors;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export shipment refusal;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return or destruction of goods;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reputational damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Food-safety consequences<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residues may occur when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A prohibited active ingredient is used;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The withdrawal period is ignored;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage is incorrect;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treated and untreated batches are mixed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-contaminated feed is supplied.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Antimicrobial-resistance consequences<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect antibiotic use may contribute to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced treatment effectiveness;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer disease outbreaks;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher treatment costs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased mortality;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread of resistant bacteria;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater public-health concern.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>18. Internal Antibiotic-Control Procedure<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A farm or business should develop a written procedure covering the complete product lifecycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Product approval<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No product enters active inventory until:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ingredients are identified;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal status is checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier is approved;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration is confirmed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended use is approved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Purchasing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase only from suppliers that provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoice;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product label;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting technical documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Receiving<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At delivery, check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Label condition;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Storage<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved medicines;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription-only medicines;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products awaiting review;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expired products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products awaiting disposal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Use<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before treatment, confirm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Release<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before sale, confirm that all withdrawal periods have been completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>19. Staff Training Requirements<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff should understand:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to identify an antibiotic;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to read active ingredients;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difference between prohibited and prescription-only products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why routine prevention is a compliance risk;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to record medicine use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to calculate withdrawal completion;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to report suspicious products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why products should not be mixed arbitrarily;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to store and isolate medicines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training should be repeated when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New products are introduced;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulations change;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A violation occurs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New workers join;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal audits identify repeated errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>20. Compliance Audit Checklist<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Product inventory<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All veterinary medicines have been listed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All premixes have been listed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All antibiotic-containing feed has been identified;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active ingredients have been recorded;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration numbers have been checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry dates have been checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unclear products have been isolated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Legal classification<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official prohibited lists have been checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlled lists have been checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription-only status has been checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed-use restrictions have been checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product purpose has been checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target species has been checked.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Purchasing and suppliers<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved suppliers are used;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoices are available;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting documents are retained;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imported products have verified legal status;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlabelled products are rejected.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Medicine use<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics are not used for growth promotion;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine preventive use has been reviewed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescriptions are available where required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis is recorded;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage and duration follow instructions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treated animals are identified.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Records and withdrawal periods<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start and end dates are recorded;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine batches are recorded;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal periods are tracked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sale dates are checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treated animals are separated from cleared animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Records are available for inspection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Feed mill controls<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formulas have been reviewed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw materials are approved;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production lines are cleaned;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-contamination risks are assessed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finished-product batches are traceable;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labels match the actual formula.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>21. Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19526\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19526\" style=\"width: 977px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-1365901252-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"FAQ letters surrounded by medicines and a stethoscope for questions about livestock antibiotics\" width=\"987\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-1365901252-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/istockphoto-1365901252-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19526\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frequently asked questions clarify prohibited antibiotics, veterinary treatment, feed use, prescriptions and withdrawal periods in livestock production.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Are all antibiotics prohibited from 1 January 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The key issue is the purpose and method of use, particularly antibiotics used in animal feed for disease prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary antibiotics may still be used for treatment when the product is legally authorized and all diagnosis, prescription, label, recordkeeping, and withdrawal-period requirements are met.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Are Colistin, Tetracycline, and Tylosin completely prohibited?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not necessarily in every situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farm needs to check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific active ingredient;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product registration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription requirement;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current official lists;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyer requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Can antibiotics still be used to treat sick animals?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may be possible when there is an appropriate veterinary basis and the product meets all legal and professional conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can a farm mix an antibiotic into feed with a veterinarian\u2019s verbal advice?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farm should confirm whether a written prescription or another formal record is required. Verbal advice alone may not provide sufficient evidence for a prescription-only product or controlled feed use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Does a small household farm need medicine records?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Even a simple record supports withdrawal-period control, traceability, and responsible medicine use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What should be done when an active ingredient is unclear?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use the product. Request technical and legal clarification from the supplier and consult the competent authority where necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Is an authorized veterinary medicine automatically acceptable to every buyer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Buyers and export markets may impose stricter prohibited or restricted lists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can an expired antibiotic be kept for emergency use?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Expired products should be isolated and handled according to the applicable procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Is a product safe if it has been used on the farm for many years?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Past use does not prove current compliance. Product registration, regulations, purpose of use, and buyer standards may change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How often should the product inventory be reviewed?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farm should review it regularly and whenever:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulations change;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new product is purchased;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A supplier changes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A buyer updates its standard;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A production formula changes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A compliance issue is identified.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>Strengthen Antibiotic and Residue Control Across the Livestock Chain at VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective antibiotic control requires coordination across farms, feed mills, premix manufacturers, veterinary medicine businesses, laboratories, processors, and raw-material suppliers. Active ingredient verification, prescription control, withdrawal-period tracking, residue testing, and batch traceability all contribute to safer and more transparent livestock production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><b>VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, livestock producers and businesses can explore technologies and services that support antibiotic compliance across the value chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Explore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> equipment and testing services for detecting antibiotic residues in feed, meat, eggs, and milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Review<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> traceability systems for raw materials, premixes, veterinary medicines, treatment records, and production batches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discover<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software for managing medicine inventory, prescriptions, withdrawal periods, and animal-release status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with suppliers of vaccines, probiotics, organic acids, enzymes, and feed solutions that support proactive herd and flock health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discuss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cross-contamination control, feed quality assurance, and responsible antibiotic management with technology and feed businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exchange<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> practical approaches to meeting buyer, processor, certification, and export-market requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected to feature more than <\/span><b>300 brands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, over <\/span><b>10,000 sqm of exhibition space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>13,000 trade visitors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from more than <\/span><b>40 countries and territories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, VIETSTOCK 2026 creates opportunities for farms and businesses to compare technologies and strengthen compliance across the livestock value chain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside the exhibition and business-networking activities, <\/span><b>VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will also organize an <\/span><b>On-Farm Seminar Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bringing practical knowledge on herd and flock management, disease prevention, biosecurity, and livestock-production efficiency to key livestock regions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 21\u201323 October 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Venue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center \u2013 SECC, 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Event website:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Register to visit VIETSTOCK 2026 and explore antibiotic-control, residue-testing, traceability, and livestock-health management solutions:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/online-registration-2\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/online-registration-2\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><b>Learn more about the VIETSTOCK 2026 On-Farm Seminar Series:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/event-features\/vietstock-2026-livestock-roadshows-bringing-industry-knowledge-to-key-livestock-regions\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/event-features\/vietstock-2026-livestock-roadshows-bringing-industry-knowledge-to-key-livestock-regions\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>CONTACT INFORMATION:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Exhibiting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ms. Sophie Nguyen \u2013 Sophie.nguyen@informa.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Visitor Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ms. Phuong \u2013 Phuong.C@informa.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Marcom Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ms. Anita Pham \u2013 Anita.pham@informa.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prohibited antibiotics in livestock production must be assessed according to the active ingredient, product type, intended use and legal scope. 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