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NewsCalifornia Ag NetworkJuly 2, 2026United States

New 2026 Dairy Drug Residue Prevention Manual Released

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has released an updated manual for 2026-2027 focused on the responsible use of antimicrobials in dairy cattle. The guide provides farmers with best practices for managing drug residues in milk and beef.

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Why It Matters

This manual establishes the industry-standard guidelines for antimicrobial use in dairy cattle for 2026-2027, which impacts how dairy farmers manage herd health and comply with food safety expectations.

Key Facts

  • The FARM Program released the 2026-2027 Milk & Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Reference Manual.
  • The manual serves as an educational tool for farmers regarding best management practices for antimicrobial use in dairy cattle.
  • The manual includes updated information on FDA-regulated conditionally approved and emergency use drugs.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFDA“The federal agency whose regulations regarding conditionally approved and emerge”organizationCalifornia Ag Network“The news outlet that reported the release.”organizationNational Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management“The organization that published the manual.”