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Using Animal Health Products Properly

The responsibility of producing wholesome beef rests with every segment of the cattle industry. Consumers want top quality carcasses, unadulterated by antibiotics or other drug residues, free from bruising, injection site reactions, and tissue damage. Wholesome beef is also a social issue and attention must be paid to animal handling and beef production practices.

1. Select the Right Product
2. Read the Label to Ensure the Best Response and Least Side-Effects
3. Avoid Off-Label or Extra-Label Use of Drugs
4. Keep Records
5. Do not combine different vaccines or antibiotics together in the same syringe.
6. Read the Label for the Proper Preparation of the Product
7. Choose the Right Needle
8. Select the Best Route
9. Restrain the Animal Properly
10. Pay Attention to Sanitation

Reference: Excerpts taken from Pfizer Animal Health: Handle with Care video