What are veterinary medicines?

Veterinary medicines are medicines intended for animals. They are used to prevent and treat diseases and to maintain the health of animals.

Where can I find information on authorised veterinary medicines?

All veterinary medicines approved in Austria can be found in the Medicinal Products Register of the BASG. You can look them up under “Use → Veterinary”.

What to do in case of side effects?

If you suspect that a veterinary medicine has caused side effects, you can report this directly to the Federal Agency for Safety in Health Care (BASG).
Contact: basg-v-phv@basg.gv.at
There is also an option to report side effects online. 

What types of veterinary medicinal products are there?

Immunological veterinary medicinal products

These include:

• Vaccines for animals (actively protect against infectious diseases)
• Immune sera (passive protection)
• Immunomodulators (affect the immune system)
• Tuberculins (used for tuberculosis tests)

Veterinary medicinal products – hormones Responsibilities at AGES:

• Veterinary medicinal products containing hormones: These contain hormonal active substances and are used for special treatments.
• Stock-specific vaccines: Vaccines produced for a specific animal stock.
• Antibiotic sales volumes in veterinary medicine: This refers to the quantities of antibiotics sold in veterinary medicine.
• Residues in food: Checks are carried out to determine whether residues of veterinary medicinal products are present in food.
• Control of animal-based food: This ensures that food from animals is safe.