Drug-Related Problems and Solutions in a Large Feedlot

Abstract

Another problem is cleanliness. It is probably one of the biggest problems, especially with their syringes and needles. Also, tell them about putting modified live-virus vaccines through syringes and needles that have chemical disinfectants. They will ruin more information and more good quality products than it has taken 10 years for a drug company to develop. They take a lot of care to get a good product to them and then in just a matter of a few seconds they can mess it up. A lot of them have the habit of shaking up their virus vaccines when they put their reconstitute in it. They will put a dirty finger over the top and they will give it a few shakes and contaminate the vaccine. Then they will pour it into another old plastic bag of some kind that has been lying around and it is terrible! I think we as veterinarians should look for this problem and get it corrected.