What the Windsor Framework Means for Your Pets and Farm Animals
If you’re a pet owner or farmer in Northern Ireland, you’ve probably heard the term “Windsor Framework” mentioned more and more — especially in relation to veterinary medicines.
While the Windsor Framework can sound complex, its impact on animal health products can be explained simply. In this guide, we’ll break down:
- What the Windsor Framework is
- How it affects pet and farm animal medicines
- What Farm Vet Supplies is doing to support customers through these changes.
Windsor Framework & Veterinary Medicines in Northern Ireland
The Windsor Framework updates post-Brexit trading rules between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, with particular implications for veterinary medicines. From 1 January 2026, new rules affect how medicines for pets and farm animals can be supplied to Northern Ireland. Some online suppliers based in Great Britain may no longer be able to sell prescription veterinary medicines to NI customers. By choosing a Northern Ireland-based supplier like Farm Vet Supplies, you can continue to access the products you need. Although product availability may change, clear communication and planning can help minimise disruption.
How Farm Vet Supplies Can Help You
Farm Vet Supplies is based in Northern Ireland and is fully committed to supporting NI pet owners and farmers through the Windsor Framework changes. Because we operate locally, we are well positioned to continue supplying prescription and non-prescription veterinary medicines to our customers.
We promise to communicate clearly and openly about product availability and any changes that may arise due to the Windsor Framework. Our team will always endeavour to overcome challenges wherever possible, helping you find suitable alternatives and plan ahead. Above all, animal health remains our top priority, and we are here to support you through these changes every step of the way.
We are available to chat through how we can help you through these changes, simply contact us if you’d like to speak to us in person.
Contact UsWhat Is the Windsor Framework?
The Windsor Framework is an agreement between the UK and the EU that changes how goods move between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Northern Ireland following Brexit.
One key area covered by the Windsor Framework is veterinary medicines, including:
- Pet medications
- Livestock treatments
- Prescription animal health products
Northern Ireland continues to follow certain EU rules for medicines, which means veterinary products supplied to NI must meet specific regulatory requirements.
Why the Windsor Framework Matters for Pet Owners and Farmers
From 1 January 2026, changes under the Windsor Framework will fully come into effect for veterinary medicines.
This means:
- Some online pharmacies and veterinary suppliers based in Great Britain may no longer be allowed to supply prescription medicines to Northern Ireland
- Certain medicines may require specific NI authorisation
- Some products may have different pack sizes, labelling, or availability
For customers in Northern Ireland, the biggest impact is where you order your medicines from.
How the Windsor Framework May Affect Farm Vet Supplies Stock
It’s important to be open and transparent. While Farm Vet Supplies is well positioned to continue supplying customers in Northern Ireland, the Windsor Framework may still affect product availability across the industry. Some products may become harder to source, certain lines may change packaging or pack size, and alternative products may sometimes be required.
Our promise to customers is simple: we will keep communication open and honest regarding stock, supply, and product changes, and we will always endeavour to overcome challenges wherever possible. If changes occur, we’ll help customers find suitable alternatives and plan ahead, so your pets and livestock continue to receive the care they need.
What Does This Mean for Farmers?
Farmers may experience:
- Greater importance of forward planning for routine treatments
- Changes to availability of certain livestock medicines
- A need to work closely with vets and suppliers
Using a local NI supplier that understands the Windsor Framework helps reduce delays and uncertainty when managing herd health.
What Does This Mean for Pet Owners?
Pet owners may notice:
- Some GB-based online pet pharmacies no longer shipping prescription meds to NI
- A need to source repeat prescriptions locally
- Increased importance of keeping prescriptions up to date
Ordering from an NI-based supplier helps ensure:
- Continuity of care for pets
- Faster delivery
- Access to local support if you need advice
How Farm Vet Supplies Makes Ordering Simple
At Farm Vet Supplies, we aim to make prescription ordering as straightforward as possible.
Our process:
- Your vet issues a valid prescription
- You upload the prescription securely when placing your order
- Our team checks and processes it promptly
- Your medicines are delivered directly to you
If you ever need help, our knowledgeable team is just a call or message away.
What Should You Do Now?
There’s no need to panic, but being informed and planning ahead will make a big difference. We recommend ordering from Northern Ireland-based suppliers wherever possible and keeping your prescriptions up to date. Forward planning for routine treatments is important, especially for farmers, to avoid gaps in supply. If you’re unsure how a product may be affected, don’t hesitate to contact us — our team is always happy to advise and help you make the best choices for your pets and livestock. By taking these steps, you can ensure continuity of care and minimise disruption caused by the Windsor Framework changes.
Windsor Framework & Animal Health
The Windsor Framework brings change — but with the right support, those changes don’t need to disrupt the care of your pets or farm animals.
Farm Vet Supplies remains committed to:
- Supporting NI customers
- Maintaining access to veterinary medicines
- Communicating clearly and honestly
- Putting animal health first
If you have any questions about the Windsor Framework or ordering veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.
Farm Vet Supplies — supporting animal health in Northern Ireland, now and into the future.
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Posted by Elle Ireland
12th January 2026
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