Drug Residue Avoidance and Beef Quality Assurance Practices in Dairy Cattle

Veterinarian Survey Results

Authors

  • B. Knust Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • L. Nelson Extension Beef Team, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • L. Shott Extension Beef Team, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • L. Pederson North Dakota State University Extension Service, Fargo, ND 58105
  • V. Fajt Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol42no2p139-147

Keywords:

bovine, dairy, BQA, residue avoidance, beef quality, dairy cattle, drug residues, food safety, quality controls, surveys, veterinarians

Abstract

As part of an overall educational program, bovine veterinarians' knowledge of dairy beef quality assurance was assessed, with particular emphasis on residue avoidance practices. A survey instrument was developed and sent to all members of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) in the member newsletter. Topics included respondent demographics, drug administration practices, record-keeping practices, impression of clients' attitudes and behaviors regarding drug residues, drug information sources, understanding of cull cattle marketing and processing, and interest in Dairy Beef Quality Assurance. Survey respondent demographics were similar to the general AABP membership. Survey results highlighted a need for continued educational efforts for and by veterinarians regarding extra-label drug use, residue avoidance and general knowledge about market dairy beef processing.

Cover image of Volume 42, No. 2 of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of a herd of black and white cattle in a pen, eating from a feeder at midday

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Published

2008-06-01

How to Cite

Knust, B., Nelson, L., Shott, L., Pederson, L., & Fajt, V. (2008). Drug Residue Avoidance and Beef Quality Assurance Practices in Dairy Cattle: Veterinarian Survey Results. The Bovine Practitioner, 42(2), 139–147. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol42no2p139-147

Issue

Vol. 42, No. 2 (2008 Summer)

Section

Articles