Description should include the goals, purposes, and standards of

• agencies
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• professional organizations
  • National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Teacher Resources:

• Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank
• Plumb’s

Process/Skill Questions:

• What organizations regulate controlled substances?
• Which organization(s) is/are responsible for overseeing the use of drugs in food animals?
• Which organization sets guidelines for what information is required to be on a prescription label in veterinary medicine?
• Which organization(s) is/are responsible for providing guidelines for “extra label” use?