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flag Canada's vet drug shortage, caused by strict regulations, threatens animal care and farm output.

flag Canadian veterinarians report a severe shortage of animal medications, with nearly 40% of previously available drugs now inaccessible due to Health Canada’s 2017 regulatory changes requiring costly foreign manufacturing inspections. flag The rule deters international drug makers, especially given Canada’s small market, leading to unavailability of safe, effective treatments used in the U.S. and Europe. flag This affects livestock and pet care, disrupting farm productivity and animal welfare, and may raise consumer costs. flag Health Canada says it’s improving access through faster reviews and conditional approvals, but veterinarians urge Ottawa to harmonize approval processes with U.S. and European regulators to streamline access.

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