Residues, Implants, Hormones Flashcards
What is the difference between antibiotic resistance and antibiotic
residues?
Resistance is bacteria that evolve to protect themselves from the effects of antibiotics
Residues are antibiotic metabolites found in trace amounts in an edible food product
Residue prevention starts with:
the VET
What is a VCPR?
Veterinary Client Patient Relationship
VCPRs ensure the client is what:
Following veterinary instructions in regards to antibiotic administration
What is ELDU?
Extra-label drug use
Using the drug for a purpose not explicitly written on the label
Which antibiotics have laws limiting use and withdrawal times?
Naxcel (ceftiofur)
Baytril (enro)
Dose and withdrawal times are wrong on which drug bottle?
Procaine Penicillin G
What is the CORRECT dose of Procaine Penicillin G for cattle?
3.5-5.5mls/100 lb BW IM, once daily for 5 days
What are the correct withdrawal times for Procaine Penicillin G in cattle?
Milk- 4-7 days, <20mls per site
Beef- 15-25 days, <30 mls per site
What size needles should you use for IM injections in food animals?
1” needle, 16g or 18g
What size needles do you use for SQ injections in food animals?
Cattle: 3/4” needle, 16g
SR: 1” needle, 18g
Which method gives the shortest withdrawal times?
IV- drug filtered by blood quicker
What is bob veal?
Calf <3 weeks of age, <150lbs
What are the 3 production phases defined by the FDA?
-Nursing calves
-Growing beef steers and heifers on pasture; diet mostly forage
-Growing beef steers and heifers fed in confinement for slaughter; diet mostly grains
In May 2023, the FDA released a statement about reimplantation stating that:
No extralabel use of implants
Unless specifically stated on labelling
