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<blockquote data-quote="simme" data-source="post: 1792031" data-attributes="member: 40418"><p>I think I see some incorrect information in this thread. There was a statement that a person will need to see a vet in order to use a dewormer. Common cattle dewormers are not prescription drugs. They are available to purchase and use or misuse as you please. The June 2023 change does not include your dewormer. However misuse can and does lead to resistance to the dewormer and loss of effectiveness. Still, misleading to make statements or implications of needing to see a vet in order to deworm.</p><p></p><p>Having withdrawal times on drugs and random testing for residue at slaughter is an attempt to monitor and prevent traces of antibiotic in our food supply. People do not always follow the withdrawal times and the withdrawal times are based on a correct dosage of a drug. Regardless, antibiotic resistance occurs within the bacteria itself. Using a drug at a low dose or when it is not needed can help develop antibiotic resistance in a strain of bacteria that then circulates in nature. Regardless of whether the animal was slaughtered and entered the food chain. Withdrawal times alone do not stop resistance.</p><p></p><p>I don't find any FDA rule or proposed rule requiring all antibiotics to be dispensed as individual doses instead of a bottle. Pretty sure that chicken companies that still use antibiotics to treat chicken infections do not dispense individual doses to each chicken. Or feedlots treating animals in the sick pen. I suspect the discussion about individual doses as opposed to a bottle comes from private vet clinics concerned about their responsibility in regard to whether the animal owner is going to correctly use the product. A vet's livelihood depends on maintaining a license to practice. That is where that relationship comes into play. A vet that sells bottles of drugs to just anyone is taking some risk to his livelihood. A medical doctor that gets a request for a bottle of "just in case" drugs for a family member not yet sick is not likely to agree. Both the vet and medical doctor operate under similar licensing requirements. I know that there is plenty of room for debate about the issue. But consider all the facts and issues. </p><p></p><p>I can also say that sometimes vets have "special" prices and rules for high maintenance customers but will do most anything for their good relationship clients.</p><p></p><p>Some drugs are specific to species and should not be available for unlimited general use. Micotil is an effective drug, but not appropriate to treat respiratory issues in your family.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="simme, post: 1792031, member: 40418"] I think I see some incorrect information in this thread. There was a statement that a person will need to see a vet in order to use a dewormer. Common cattle dewormers are not prescription drugs. They are available to purchase and use or misuse as you please. The June 2023 change does not include your dewormer. However misuse can and does lead to resistance to the dewormer and loss of effectiveness. Still, misleading to make statements or implications of needing to see a vet in order to deworm. Having withdrawal times on drugs and random testing for residue at slaughter is an attempt to monitor and prevent traces of antibiotic in our food supply. People do not always follow the withdrawal times and the withdrawal times are based on a correct dosage of a drug. Regardless, antibiotic resistance occurs within the bacteria itself. Using a drug at a low dose or when it is not needed can help develop antibiotic resistance in a strain of bacteria that then circulates in nature. Regardless of whether the animal was slaughtered and entered the food chain. Withdrawal times alone do not stop resistance. I don't find any FDA rule or proposed rule requiring all antibiotics to be dispensed as individual doses instead of a bottle. Pretty sure that chicken companies that still use antibiotics to treat chicken infections do not dispense individual doses to each chicken. Or feedlots treating animals in the sick pen. I suspect the discussion about individual doses as opposed to a bottle comes from private vet clinics concerned about their responsibility in regard to whether the animal owner is going to correctly use the product. A vet's livelihood depends on maintaining a license to practice. That is where that relationship comes into play. A vet that sells bottles of drugs to just anyone is taking some risk to his livelihood. A medical doctor that gets a request for a bottle of "just in case" drugs for a family member not yet sick is not likely to agree. Both the vet and medical doctor operate under similar licensing requirements. I know that there is plenty of room for debate about the issue. But consider all the facts and issues. I can also say that sometimes vets have "special" prices and rules for high maintenance customers but will do most anything for their good relationship clients. Some drugs are specific to species and should not be available for unlimited general use. Micotil is an effective drug, but not appropriate to treat respiratory issues in your family. [/QUOTE]
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