Use an Appropriate Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR) as the Basis for Medication Decision-Making Good Production Practice #1 Assuring Quality Care for Animals Food Animal Quality Assurance go.osu.edu/AQCA

Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR)   Important to establish as a means to: Manage the health of project animal(s), and Prevent drug residues Required for prescription drugs and extra-label drug use What is needed for this relationship? The veterinarian has: Seen and has knowledge of the animal Discussed the health plan or any treatments with the owner

VCPR   How can youth exhibitors establish a relationship with veterinarian? Invite a veterinarian to speak at club or project meeting about health plans Have a farm tour with club and invite the veterinarian to come along Visit with your county fair veterinarian

Basic Classes of Drugs Over the Counter Drugs (OTC)   Over the Counter Drugs (OTC) Can be purchased without a prescription Should consult veterinarian before use MUST follow label instructions EXACTLY

Basic Classes of Drugs Prescription Drugs (RX)   Prescription Drugs (RX) Drugs that require a veterinarian’s written permission for use (prescription) Label of a RX drug will state “CAUTION” “Federal law restricts use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.”

Who determines whether or not a drug is OTC or RX?   United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Answer: FDA

Types of Drug Use Label Use Off Label Extra-Label   Label Use Using the drug EXACTLY as stated on the label. Off Label Use of a drug in a manner other than what is stated on the label AND without guidance from a veterinarian under the extra-label policy. ILLEGAL Extra-Label Using a drug in a manner not in accordance with the approved drug labeling, but with the guidance of a veterinarian.

Veterinary Feed Directive   This pertains to a category for new antimicrobial drugs used in the feed to treat disease in the food animal industry Must have a VFD to feed the product Extra-label use NOT permitted even under the direction of a licensed veterinarian

Compounding of Animal Drugs   When a licensed veterinarian mixes two drugs together in a bottle or syringe Withdrawal times are of concern so this practice should only be done by a health professional This action is illegal for anyone other than a veterinarian

Who’s Responsible for a Drug Residue?   ALL producers, parents, and youth food animal exhibitors are responsible for producing a safe, wholesome food product. When the animal or food product is marketed YOU should be confident NO drug residue exists.

What can result in a drug residue in meat or milk?   Poor animal ID Treatment not recorded - poor record keeping NOT following label directions Extra-label drug use Feeding of medicated feed Cross-contamination