Veterinary Drug Residues

Proper utilization of drugs and chemicals in food animals provides economic benefits to both consumer and producer while still protecting the public from hazards. In the United States of America it is the responsibility of state and federal authorities to provide this protection. Food animals on the hoof are considered to be food subject to the regulatory provisions of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because the only reason for existence of these animals is to serve as a source of food for the consumer.