chambero said:
A lot of very good vets all over the country prescribe it. That is a reality. That's why you get flak. You are one vet they don't know telling them no, when vets they do know prescribe it.
I just love selective following the law when it is unlikely that you will get caught. Chances are chambero these good vets don't actually prescribe it - if they did there would not be bottles laying around in show boxes - if the good vets followed the law there wouldn't really be such an issue. The notion that it is common sense so my little kid doesn't get hurt is hog wash to me - what about the paradoxical effects of the drug - what about the potential dangers to other peoples little kids? Wouldn't we all be delighted when the drugged animal hurts our little kid. People use it - yup you are correct. Vets leave bottles for people - yup again, you are correct - and it is wrong (and incidently against the law) and really showing a great example for our youth. How do you explain to your kid that oh yes we can give this drug now but not later because we might get caught. We are responsible and we should do the right thing.
PS red - right on!! Agree with what you said 100% "No one should play the ignorant part".
My hat is off to the Ohio State Vet (clapping) (clapping) (clapping)
Below is a description of AMDUCA and ELDU which we as food producers really should be familiar with.
Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act
EXTRALABEL DRUG USE
(ELDU)
An Informational Outline of the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA)
If you have questions about the
regulations call the Food and Drug Administration,
Center for Veterinary Medicine at (240) 276-9200
REQUIREMENTS FOR USE
* ELDU is permitted only by or under the supervision of a veterinarian.
* ELDU is allowed only for FDA approved animal and human drugs.
* A valid Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship is a prerequisite for all ELDU.
* ELDU for therapeutic purposes only (animal's health is suffering or threatened). Not drugs for production use.
* Rules apply to dosage form drugs and drugs administered in water. ELDU in feed is prohibited.
* ELDU is not permitted if it results in a violative food residue, or any residue which may present a risk to public health.
* FDA prohibition of a specific ELDU precludes such use.†(See gray box below )
†Drugs Prohibited for Extralabel Use in Food Animals (Current as of June 2003. Check for updates on the FDA Web site at www.fda.gov/cvm)
* Chloramphenicol
* Clenbuterol
* Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
* Dimetridazole
* Ipronidazole
* Other Nitroimidazoles
* Furazolidone, Nitrofurazone, Other Nitrofurans
* Sulfonamide drugs in lactating dairy cows (except approved use of sulfadimethoxine, sulfabromomethazine, and sulfaethoxypyridazine)
* Fluoroquinolones
* Glycopeptides (example: vancomycin)
* Phenybutazone in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older
* Adamantane and neuraminidase inhibitor classes of drugs that are approved for treating or preventing influenza A are prohibited therapy in chickens, turkeys, and ducks (Effective: June 20, 2006)
*RECORD REQUIREMENTS
* Identify the animals, either as individuals or a group.
* Animal species treated.
* Numbers of animals treated.
* Conditions being treated.
* The established name of the drug and active ingredient.
* Dosage prescribed or used.
* Duration of treatment.
* Specified withdrawal, withholding, or discard time(s), if applicable, for meat, milk, eggs, or animal-derived food.
* Keep records for 2 years.
* FDA may have access to these records to estimate risk to public health.
**LABEL REQUIREMENTS
* Name and address of the prescribing veterinarian.
* Established name of the drug.
* Any specified directions for use including the class/species or identification of the animal or herd, flock, pen, lot, or other group; the dosage frequency, and route of administration; and the duration of therapy.
* Any cautionary statements.
* Your specified withdrawal, withholding, or discard time for meat, milk, eggs, or any other food.