Access FARAD (Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank) for drug withdrawal recommendations in food-producing animals. Covers meat, milk, and egg withdrawal intervals including extralabel use guidance.
FARAD (Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank) is the federally funded resource for drug withdrawal interval recommendations in food-producing animals. Maintained by UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, FARAD provides evidence-based guidance for both FDA-approved label withdrawals and extralabel drug use (ELDU) withdrawal determinations when commercial withdrawal data is unavailable.
Definition: Database and consultation service that provides withdrawal interval recommendations to ensure food animal products (meat, milk, eggs, honey, aquaculture) are safe for human consumption.
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Standard FARAD Written Recommendation Includes:
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AMDUCA Permits Extralabel Drug Use When:
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Client Responsibility:
| Drug | Species | Indication | Label Status | FARAD Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline IV | Cattle | Pneumonia | Oral approved only | 3-5 days meat (conservative) |
| Sildenafil | Horse | Pulmonary hypertension | No approval | 5-7 days (experimental; consult for specific case) |
| Albuterol IV | Swine | Respiratory | Feed-based approved | 1-2 days (IV is extra-label) |
| Tramadol | Poultry | Pain | No approval | 5-7 days eggs (contact FARAD; rarely available) |
| Acyclovir | Cattle | Viral infection | No approval | May not be available (novel antiviral) |
Telephone Request (Fastest for Emergency):
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Standard Safety Margin (1.5-2x):
Conservative/Extra-Safe Margin (2-5x):
Example: Drug X residue depletes below tolerance in 10 days in healthy animal.
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Medical Record Documentation:
Date: 2024-03-18
Animal: Dairy cow #42, Holstein, 500 kg
Diagnosis: Clinical mastitis
Treatment: Ceftiofur IV 1 g daily × 3 days (ELDU - no label approval for IV)
FARAD Consultation: 888-873-2723, consulted 3/18/2024
FARAD Recommendation: 7 days meat withdrawal, 24 hours milk withdrawal (standard margin)
Withdrawal End Date: 3/25/2024 for meat; 3/19/2024 for milk
Client Notified: Yes, verbally + written instruction sheet