Processing/Treatment Records

• Following all FDA/USDA/EPA guidelines for product(s) utilized.
• All products are to be used per label directions.
• Extra-label drug use shall be kept to a minimum, and used only when prescribed by a veterinarian working under a valid Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR).
• Strict adherence to extended withdrawal periods (as determined by the veterinarian within the context of a valid VCPR) shall be employed.
• Treatment records will be maintained with the following recorded:
  • Individual animal or group identification.
  • Date treated.
  • Product administrated and manufacturer's lot/serial number.
  • Dosage used.
  • Route and location of administration.
  • Earliest date animal will have cleared withdrawal period.

When cattle are processed as a group, all cattle within the group shall be identified as such, and the following information recorded:

• Group or lot identification.
• Date treated.
• Product administered and manufacturer's lot/serial number.
• Dosage used.
• Route and location of administration.
• Earliest date animals will have cleared withdrawal period.

All cattle shipped to slaughter will be checked by appropriate personnel to assure that animals that have been treated meet or exceed label or prescription withdrawal times for all animal health products administered.

All processing and treatment records should be transferred with the cattle to next production level. Prospective buyers must be informed of any cattle that have not met withdrawal times.