Substances recognised as medicinal by function in veterinary medicines
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The following is a list of substances recognised as medicinal by function. Some have established limits below which they are considered non-medicinal.
The notes section in this list is currently under review. We expect to publish the updated version by the end of October 2026
Any product applied to an animal that contains a substance on this list is considered medicinal by function unless that substance is below any stated limit.
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