Lesson 6
Good Production Practice #6
Properly store, label and account for
all drugs and medicated feeds.
Objectives
• This lesson will help you to:
– Understand and be able to explain medication labels
– Understand the importance of correct medication storage and
handling
– Explain drug inventory records and medication and treatment
records
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Medication Label
• Follow use and storage
directions on the
medication label
Fictional Medication Label Excerpt
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Medication Label
Fictional Medication Label
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Trade name
Active ingredient(s)
Indications
Withdrawal time
Precautions, cautions,
and warnings
• Storage instructions
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Medication Label
Fictional Medication Label
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Quantity of contents
Manufacturer’s name
Distributor’s name
Expiration date
Lot number
Dosage
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Medication Dosage
Amount of medication to be given at one time
• Example:
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Dosage:
How often:
Duration:
Pig’s weight:
2 cc per 100 lb
Once per day
2 days
250 lb
2 cc/100 lb x 250 lb = 5 cc
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Medication Storage
• Proper storage - many
medications require:
– Cool
– Dark
– Dry
• Clean
– Avoid contamination
• Never use past expiration
date
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Inventory Records
• Keep track of how much
medication is “in stock” and
has been purchased for use
on the farm
• Accountability
• Compare treatment and
usage records
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Take-Home Message
• Read medication labels prior to medication use
• Store medication according to the label instructions
• Keep medication inventory records
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Summary
• Read the medication label
• Store medication in the proper
environment
• Keep medication inventory and
medication and treatment
records
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