Q: Is there
a phone number we can call that gives information on prescription drugs,
withdrawal times and the like?
A: The phone number, email and website for
FARAD and the website for FDACVM are listed below. The withdrawal times (WT)
for extra-label use and on-label use of drugs can be obtained by calling FARAD.
The WTs for on-label use can be obtained by online search of FDACVM and FARAD
websites which have all approved drugs in their web-databases (for food animals
in FARAD, for all animals in FDACVM). On-line publication is updated and is
better to use than print publication. Of course, the WTs are also published on
the labels of all food animal drugs (Rx-Prescription and OTC), except ones
grandfathered such as aspirin and dexamethasone (FARAD has WTs for them when
used in show animals that are subjected to urine testing). Let me know this is
what you need or you need more information.
Food Animal Residue Avoidance
Databank (FARAD)
FARAD expert-mediated assistance
Call 1-888-USFARAD OR E-mail farad@ncsu.edu
http://www.farad.org/ FARAD is a computer-based decision support system
designed to provide livestock producers, extension specialists, and
veterinarians with practical information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and
environmental contaminant residue problems.
FDA-CENTER FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE
(FDACVM)
http://dil.vetmed.vt.edu/ Approved
Animal Drug Products Search database fields using the indexed text fields.
Q: Can I
give herbal medicines to show animals that are not regulated nor banned by the
FDA?
A: There is a fine line drawn here. There
is a article entitled, “Drug Residue Avoidance Program Guidelines for Junior
Livestock Shows” that lists 5 statements that will help clarify this question.
·
Exhibitor and parent/guardian certify that the entry has
not been administered or that the exhibitor and parent/guardian do not have any
knowledge that this entry has received any substance not approved by the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) for food animals to be exhibited.
·
Any substance administered to an animal with the intent
to prevent or treat conditions or to make changes in body functions is
classified by FDA and/or USDA as a drug of chemical.
·
The showing of any animal that has been administered
during its life any quantity of any unapproved drug or chemical is strictly
prohibited. Unapproved means not approved by the FDA and/or USDA for animals
including animals that may be destined for human consumption.
·
The use of animal drugs or other substances not in
accord with the label approved by FDA and/or USDA is in violation of Federal
law, except the approved extra-label use by or in the order of a licensed
veterinarian.
·
Tranquilizers and sedatives for food animals are not
approved by FDA.
Q: Where can I go to find on-line access to
drug withdrawal times?
A: You can go to http://www.farad.org/ and click on VetGram (it
is in the box towards the bottom of the page). Once there click on the little
square with a cow in it al the top of the page. From there, there are several
options to find drugs.
