Drug laws and regulations for sheep and goats.

Authors :: Fajt VR
Source :: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice [Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract] 2011 Mar; Vol. 27 (1), pp. 1-21. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Dec 13.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: This article reviews laws and regulations related to drug use in sheep and goats, with special reference to the United States. The discussion includes drug licensing procedures, legalities of extralabel drug use, withdrawal time estimation, and residues in sheep and goat tissues; it refers also to regulations related to organic production, dairy production, and compounding. Canadian and European regulations are mentioned. Veterinarians working with sheep and goats must be familiar with regulations governing use of drugs, to prevent legal action, fulfill their fiduciary responsibility to producers, and help protect and provide for a wholesome and safe food supply.<br /> (Copyright Â© 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)