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G97-1314 Medication Withdrawal In Beef Cattle, Dicky D. Griffin, Dale Grotelueschen Jan 1997

G97-1314 Medication Withdrawal In Beef Cattle, Dicky D. Griffin, Dale Grotelueschen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide lists the current withdrawal times for medications used in beef cattle.

Using proper livestock medications is very important. Proper use not only ensures maximal benefits from the medication but minimizes the chances of an unwanted residue. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association has worked hard to develop a premiere quality assurance program. In conjunction with other national and state beef and veterinary associations, the Beef Quality Assurance program now extends to almost every state in the nation. As a result, the safety and quality of beef has never been better. The outstanding record includes having an extremely low rate …


G92-1101 Dairy 10-Point Quality Control Program--Mastitis Treatment Records, Jeffrey F. Keown Jan 1992

G92-1101 Dairy 10-Point Quality Control Program--Mastitis Treatment Records, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide presents a mastitis treatment record keeping system that will help to reduce the chances of having adulterated milk enter the milk tank.

Starting July 1, 1993, the national Milk and Dairy Beef Quality Assurance Program will become effective. This program is a direct result of media attention concerning milk quality. It also reflects a growing consumer concern with drug residues in the nation's food supply chain. The American Veterinary Medical Association and National Milk Producers Federation responded to these concerns by developing a ten-point Milk and Dairy Beef Residue Prevention Protocol.