In conjunction with other national and state beef and veterinary associations, the Beef Quality Assurance program now extends to almost every state in the nation. As a result, the safety and quality of beef has never been better. The outstanding record includes having an extremely low rate of residue violations. It is very important that both veterinarians and producers are responsible in the use and handling of feed additives. Use only government approved products and use them as directed on the approved label.
Feed additives have very structured claims.
If a salesperson for an approved product is irresponsible in their recommendation, they should be reported to the company. If the company does not take disciplinary action, report the company to the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine and consider terminating future business with the company. NO ONE has the right to prescribe the use of any feed additive other than as directed on the product label. It is appropriate to estimate feed intake and calculate the medication addition rate which will allow the intended animals to be medicated. Producers need to keep good records and regularly check the accuracy of scales.