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## Unique Species Considerations • In the United States, the Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) food animal regulations apply to all chickens, turkeys, ducks, and game birds (quail, guinea fowl, etc.) -Forbidden or severely restricted drugs include: Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, chloramphenicol, metronidazole. See Table 38.1 -Most other drugs used in non-production animals are off-label and withdrawal times are unknown. Eggs and meat may not be consumed or sold if no published withdrawal period is available (most antibiotics). Veterinarians should document that withdrawal times have been discussed with the owner -Contact the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) or visit www.farad.org for more detailed information • Avoid delivering medications via food or water if possible, as this results in inconsistent dosing and will not reach severely ill animals that are not eating or drinking • Contact your local veterinary regulatory authorities for a list of poultry diseases that are reportable in your area. Diseases that are reportable in many states in the United States are listed in Tables 38.2-38.5 • Become familiar with laboratories in your area that ar

Author

Vanessa Grunkemeyer; Samantha Swisher

Publisher

Wiley & Sons, Limited, John; Wiley-Blackwell

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9781119149255