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Veterinary medicine - ANMV

The French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products (ANMV), within ANSES, is the Competent Authority in France for risk assessment and management with regard to veterinary medicinal products.

In this capacity, the Government was keen for the ANMV to strive for constant improvement of its services with a view to protecting public health as well as the health and welfare of animals.

To this end, the ANMV must enforce the current applicable legal provisions in an independent, competent and impartial manner. Click here to find out more about the Agency’s history.

The ANMV is located in Javené, near Fougères (Ille-et-Vilaine) and has 80 staff members, mainly specialised scientists.

 

 

 

 

Declaring an adverse effect that may be due to a veterinary medicinal product (in French)

Sector professionals

List of veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers (in French)

 

Marketing authorization (AMM) no./National Working Group (GTIN) code correspondence table (in French)

News

Avian influenza: three vaccination scenarios for poultry
elevage de canards
12/04/2023

Avian influenza: three vaccination scenarios for poultry

Health crises caused by avian influenza have been recurring and growing in scale, which means that preventive measures on French poultry farms need to be reinforced. The vaccination of poultry is a possible option that is being considered to supplement the biosecurity measures already in place on these farms. To help the public authorities establish a vaccination strategy that could be implemented as early as autumn 2023, ANSES is proposing three preventive vaccination scenarios. They aim to protect poultry sectors and limit the spread of the virus by determining the types of farms and the species to be vaccinated as a priority, depending on the available vaccination resources.
Be careful before giving human medication to an animal
Un chien auquel on donne des médicaments
23/02/2023

Be careful before giving human medication to an animal

Paracetamol and aspirin can be fatal for our pets. Other medication intended for humans can cause poisoning in animals. Below we review the most common situations and issue some recommendations you should keep in mind before giving these medicines to an animal.
Changes in the amount of taxes and fees
20/01/2023
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Changes in the amount of taxes and fees

As part of its tasks relating to the assessment and risk management of veterinary medicinal products, ANSES collects taxes and fees. The taxes, with the exception of the annual fee indexed to the turnover of veterinary medicinal products, are revalued annually. The services provided for in the ANSES catalogue are also upgraded.
Antimicrobial resistance in animal health: 2022 review
Antibiorésistance en santé animale et dans l’environnement
29/11/2022

Antimicrobial resistance in animal health: 2022 review

To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, ANSES is presenting its annual reports on sales of veterinary medicinal products and on the level of resistance of pathogenic bacteria in animals. It is also providing an update on its monitoring of resistance in bacteria that can contaminate humans via food of animal origin, conducted as part of monitoring plans that have been harmonised at European level.
Advertising for veterinary medicinal products — The fundamentals
29/09/2022
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Advertising for veterinary medicinal products — The fundamentals

The provisions relating to the advertising of veterinary medicinal products are regulated by the European Regulation 2019/6 and supplemented, in France, by other obligations added in the Public Health Code (PHC). The main French provisions are as follows: Advertising for veterinary medicinal products may only be carried out by the marketing authorisation holder (MAH) of the medicinal products concerned by the advertisement or by the representative declared by the MAH in accordance with the provisions of Article L.5142-1.5 - I of the PHC. Only authorised veterinary medicinal products (marketing authorisation or parallel trade) or registered in France may be advertised in any form. Advertising in favour of veterinary medicinal products shall be authorised to physical person or legal entity authorised to issue them by Articles L. 5143-2 and L. 5143-6 of the PHC only for those whom they are authorised to prescribe or to issue. Public advertising is only possible for veterinary medicinal products not subject to veterinary prescription. Where medicinal products are being promoted to persons qualified to prescribe or supply them in accordance with the Regulation, no gifts, pecuniary advantages or benefit in kind may be supplied, offered or promised to such persons unless they are inexpensive and relevant to the practice of prescription or supply of medicinal products. All advertising materials must be submitted to Anses-ANMV for declaration or authorisation, at least 2 months prior to their dissemination (transmission of the projects to publicite-anmv@anses.fr ).
Franck Fourès appointed Director of the French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products
22/09/2022
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Franck Fourès appointed Director of the French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products

Franck Fourès was appointed Director of the French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products, part of ANSES, by order of the Ministers of Agriculture and Health, on 29 July 2022. He will take up his new position on 1 November 2022.
Good practices in the use of veterinary medicines for pets
28/07/2022

Good practices in the use of veterinary medicines for pets

Every year, many accidents are reported following the incorrect storage and use of veterinary medicines. In France, over 400 people were victims of this type of accident in 2020. While most reported cases are minor, more serious cases of poisoning can occur, particularly in young children.
ANSM et ANSES, together in a "one health" approach
25/07/2022
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ANSM et ANSES, together in a "one health" approach

Joint interview with Jean-Pierre Orand, Director of the French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products (ANMV) within ANSES, and Caroline Semaille, Deputy Director General in charge of Operations at the French Health Products Safety Agency (ANSM).
Publication of the 2021 Activity Report on Veterinary Medicinal Products
12/07/2022
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Publication of the 2021 Activity Report on Veterinary Medicinal Products

This report takes stock of the activities of the French agency for veterinary medicinal products in 2021 with the highlights of the past year. It proposes a review of all the Agency’s actions in the field of veterinary medicinal products and details in particular the changes brought about by the entry into force of the Regulation on veterinary medicinal products. View the 2021 report for veterinary medicinal products (PDF)
To limit environmental exposure to antibiotics in veterinary medicine treatments
22/06/2022
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To limit environmental exposure to antibiotics in veterinary medicine treatments

Many antibiotics are used in both humans and animals. As part of the One Health approach, the Veterinary Medicines Monitoring Committee, attached to the Director of Anses-ANMV, has just published an article on the impact of antibiotics on the environment.
Storage of veterinary medicines and recommendations during heatwaves
21/06/2022
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Storage of veterinary medicines and recommendations during heatwaves

Veterinary medicine quality is vital and must be ensured throughout the pharmaceutical chain, from design until use. Each participant in the chain has an influence on one or more parameters and needs to take precautions to guarantee and maintain veterinary medicine quality. During the summer, especially in cases of high heat, the storage of veterinary medicinal products may be affected; beyond 40 °C, there are risks of irreversible degradation (quality, effectiveness) or even toxicity (formation of degradation products).
Overview of the European conference on the use of plants in veterinary medicine
20/05/2022
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Overview of the European conference on the use of plants in veterinary medicine

The conference was organised in several sessions. In the first session, the context of the use of plants in veterinary medicine in the European Union was presented and the various stakeholders (farmers, veterinarians and pharmaceutical industries) were able to share their expectations and problems with the use of veterinary herbal medicines. Secondly, two experts from the Human Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products presented a feedback on the problems encountered in the authorisation of herbal medicinal products for human use compared to conventional chemical medicinal products. Then, the Anses-ANMV gave a feedback on the work carried out by France, in particular on the referral 2014-SA-0083 . Finally, these sessions continued with the presentation of the perspectives at European level by the EMA and the European Commission and the sharing of the views of the participants. Conference overview

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ANSES's activities in the area of antimicrobial resistance and veterinary antimicrobials
Soin d'un porcelet
29/11/2022

ANSES's activities in the area of antimicrobial resistance and veterinary antimicrobials

The multiplication of bacterial strains that are resistant to antibiotics calls into question the efficacy of these treatments. The issue of antimicrobial resistance presents a major challenge for both human and animal health. ANSES carries out several missions in this area relating to animal health, food and the environment.
Eleven questions on antimicrobial resistance in animal health
29/11/2022

Eleven questions on antimicrobial resistance in animal health

Antimicrobial resistance is a major issue for both human and animal health. The emergence and spread of bacterial strains that are resistant to antibiotics call into question the efficacy of these treatments. Preserving their efficacy is therefore a genuine public health challenge, requiring an integrated approach according to the One Health concept covering both humans and animals.
Antimicrobial resistance
Head lice: never use animal treatments on children
Parent peignant sa fille ayant des poux
30/08/2022

Head lice: never use animal treatments on children

Every year, cases of use of antiparasitic products intended for pets to treat head lice in children are reported. The Agency emphasises that antiparasitic treatments, insecticides or acaricides for pets should never be used on human beings, especially children.
Antimicrobial resistance: a major issue for animals and humans
08/01/2021

Antimicrobial resistance: a major issue for animals and humans

Antimicrobial resistance is a major issue for both human and animal health. The emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains call into question the efficacy of these treatments. Preserving the efficacy of antibiotics is therefore a genuine public health challenge, requiring an integrated approach according to the One Health concept covering both humans and animals.
The proper use of ectoparasiticides in domestic animals
13/04/2018

The proper use of ectoparasiticides in domestic animals

External parasites can cause serious illnesses in animals, or even lead to diseases that are transmissible to humans. To control and/or prevent these diseases, a range of veterinary medicinal products are available.
ANSES: a brief outline
30/07/2015

ANSES: a brief outline

Created on 1 July 2010, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) is an independent scientific body which performs its risk assessment, reference and research activities in the fields of food safety and animal and plant health. Its core activity is the assessment of health risks in order to enable the public authorities to make informed decisions and in so doing to help ensure the health and safety of of the population both in its working and consumer activities
Head lice treatments
18/05/2015

Head lice treatments

Antiparasitics, insecticides and anti-mite treatments intended for pets should never be used on humans, especially children. Veterinary medicinal products obtain marketing authorisation (MA) prior to marketing based on a risks vs benefits assessment for the animal they are to be used on. If the risks for humans have been identified and evaluated, it is only with regard to the risks for individuals who handle or administer the products.
ANSES laboratories
15/02/2013

ANSES laboratories

ANSES has a network of nine reference and research laboratories located throughout France, close to industry. These laboratories operate in three main areas: animal health and welfare, food safety (chemical and microbiological) and plant health. They are internationally recognised in their respective fields of expertise: epidemiology, microbiology and antimicrobial resistance, toxins and physico-chemical contaminants. Thanks to their work in providing expertise, epidemiological monitoring, alerts and scientific and technical assistance, they play a vital role in understanding various threats and in collecting data from the network of accredited laboratories.

Publications

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Veterinary medicine - ANMV
Date de mise en ligne
13/01/2023
Numéro de saisine
Antibiotiques2021-GB
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Thematique
Veterinary medicine - ANMV
Date de mise en ligne
19/12/2022
Numéro de saisine
Pharmacovigilance2021
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Thematique
Veterinary medicine - ANMV
Date de mise en ligne
18/11/2021
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Thematique
Veterinary medicine - ANMV
Date de mise en ligne
09/02/2022
Numéro de saisine
Antibiotiques2020
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Thematique
Veterinary medicine - ANMV
Date de mise en ligne
12/05/2021