Veterinarian Client Patient Relationship (VCPR)
Dairy Well
A VCPR is an important component of proper drug use on farms. To be valid, it requires:
- A veterinarian of record (VOR) that takes responsibility for making medical judgments on the health and welfare of the cattle on the farm
- A current written agreement signed by both the VOR and the farmer
- Approved drug list and treatment records
- Can be located elsewhere on the farm, not required to be in the VCPR Agreement
A template is provided as a guideline; farms may write their own as long as minimum content is met.
National Dairy FARM Program
A VCPR is required to correctly diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. It must be:
This form is a Phase One Priority Level and is thus a minimum criterion for participation in the FARM ProgramTM.
- Current and signed by the farm owner/manager and the Veterinarian of Record (VOR)
- Updated annually
This form is a Phase One Priority Level and is thus a minimum criterion for participation in the FARM ProgramTM.
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Sample VCPR template ©FARM
Validus
- Includes:
- Employee training by the herd veterinarian on animal treatments and procedures (hospital protocols, dehorning, pain management)
- Prescriptions
- Documentation from the veterinarian of a recent visit to the dairy
- Employee training by the herd veterinarian on animal treatments and procedures (hospital protocols, dehorning, pain management)