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AVS 471 Therapeutics in Livestock

2. Introduction. Topics/Learning Objectives Responsible use of therapeutics in livestockOff-label use of drug productsAMDUCABeef Quality Assurance Program (BQA)Mechanisms of action for commonly used antibiotics in livestock practiceMechanism of action of other commonly used therapeutic agents.

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AVS 471 Therapeutics in Livestock

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    1. 1 AVS 471 Therapeutics in Livestock Lecture #12

    2. 2 Introduction Topics/Learning Objectives Responsible use of therapeutics in livestock Off-label use of drug products AMDUCA Beef Quality Assurance Program (BQA) Mechanisms of action for commonly used antibiotics in livestock practice Mechanism of action of other commonly used therapeutic agents

    3. 3 Questions to ask before using a drug? What type of infection am I treating? Viral Bacterial Parasitic Where am I trying to treat the infection? Abscess Bloodstream Central Nervous System Mammary Gland

    4. 4 Questions to ask before using a drug? Is the drug approved for use in food producing animals? What is the meat and/or milk withholding of the drug to be used? If the drug is to be used in an extralabel fashion, do you have a good reason for doing so? AMDUCA

    5. 5 OTC versus Prescription Prescription Drugs Anything with a label that states: Any drug that is used in an Extra-label fashion Over The Counter Drugs Can be purchased and administered (according to label directions) without a prescription.

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