1. Lesson 5 Good Production Practice #5 Maintain medication and treatment records.

2. 2 Good Production Practice 5 Objectives This lesson will help you to: –Explain the minimum standards of medication and treatment records as defined by the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) CPG 7125.37 –Identify the recommended length of time to maintain written medication and treatment records –Define withdrawal times, how to calculate them and their importance to the pork industry

3. 3 Good Production Practice 5 Rationale for Records Follow withdrawal times Document proper medication use

4. 4 Good Production Practice 5 Medication and Treatment Records Management tool Herd health review Provide answers to management questions

5. 5 Good Production Practice 5 Minimum Records DateAnimal ID Product name Amount given RouteGiven byWithdrawal time Sept. 22145Penicillin10 ccIMChuck10 days

6. 6 Good Production Practice 5 Additional Information You may also record items such as: –Weight of animal at treatment –Physical signs –Calculated date the withdrawal is complete –Veterinarian’s name when extra-label drug use –Result of treatment

7. 7 Good Production Practice 5 Medication and Treatment Records Individual record Herd record * Producers should keep medication and treatment records for a minimum of 1 year

8. 8 Good Production Practice 5 Withdrawal Time Amount of time required to avoid violative residue Set through research Included in medication records Fictional Medication Label Excerpt Warning: The use of this drug must be discontinued 30 days before treated animals are slaughtered for food.

9. 9 Good Production Practice 5 Withdrawal time 1 day withdrawal period = 24 hours Starts the last time your pig was treated If ever uncertain, consult your veterinarian

10. 10 Good Production Practice 5 Take-Home Message Maintain medication and treatment records Accurately calculate medication withdrawal times

11. 11 Good Production Practice 5 Summary Explain the importance of identifying and tracking all treated animals Identify minimum standards for medication and treatment records

12. 12 Good Production Practice 5