Vietnam: MARD Phases Out Growth Promotion Usage of Antibiotics in Feed

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The report provides an un-official translation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) Circular 6/2016/TT-BNNPTNT, dated May 31, 2016, promulgating the list of antibiotics and antibiotic dosages allowed for use in animal feed for growth promotion purpose in Vietnam. Circular 6 replaces Circular 81/2009/TT-BNNPTNT, dated December 25, 2009, regarding the National Technical Regulations applied in the livestock sector. Circular 6 enters into force on July 15, 2016, and expires on December 31, 2017. Animal feed products containing antibiotics not regulated by Circular 6 are allowed to be circulated until December 31, 2016.

Vietnam: MARD Phases Out Growth Promotion Usage of Antibiotics in Feed

East Asia and the Pacific, Vietnam
Grains, Feeds and Fodders, Oilseeds

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