From: Challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland: 2. On-farm use of veterinary antimicrobials
ORGANISATION | ACRONYM | MAIN ROLE |
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Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine | DAFM | Regulator of veterinary medicines, under the European Communities (Animal Remedies) (No. 2) Regulations 2007. |
Health Products Regulatory Authority (formerly the Irish Medicines Board). | HPRA | State agency responsible for regulating the safety and quality of medicines, medical devices, and other health products. |
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) | IFB | Body responsible for implementing farm quality assurance schemes in Ireland. |
Veterinary Council of Ireland | VCI | Regulator of the veterinary profession. |
Animal Health Ireland | AHI | Umbrella agri-food organization (representing veterinarians, farmers, processors, state agencies) responsible for implementing a number of animal health programmes in Ireland. |
Food Safety Authority of Ireland | FSAI | Statutory body responsible for food safety and hygiene |
Irish Farmers Association | IFA | Organization representing the different sectors of Irish food production. |
Veterinary Ireland | VI | Representative body for veterinary surgeons in Ireland |