Surety of supply has never been more important, says Maureen O’Brien Key, especially in animal health products for which AF has a clear, quick and reliable plan for procurement.Collaboration is keyBeing part of a buying group is beneficial for maintaining reliable supply chains so all our livestock farmer Members can get animal health products when you need them at the best possible price.To mitigate risk within the supply chain, we work with three key POM-V medicine suppliers, with a further seven key animal health suppliers. We work to meet the animal health and welfare needs for every animal, from farm cats and working dogs to high yielding dairy cows and everything in between.Working with vetsYour AF Livestock Inputs team collaborates closely with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate to ensure all regulations are met within our supply chain. Our team of six AMTRA Qualified Registered Animal Medicine Advisors (R-RAMA) assist Members with their POM-VPS needs. We are also able to facilitate the purchase of POM-V products by working with your vet to get a signed prescription, and our suppliers to ensure it has secondary sign off with one of their vets.Prevention is better than cureEach animal species can face its own health challenges. We work with you on a ‘prevention is better than cure’ strategy. For example, we procure vaccines to boost immunity. We promote a targeted approach to other health challenges such as worm burdens, using faecal egg count and tailored treatment in accordance with the results to help eliminate anthelmintic resistance.How does ordering POM-V medication work?You still need a prescription from your vet to order POM-V medications. Your AF Livestock Inputs team can speak with your vet to obtain this for you.The order process is simple.
