Lesson 6

1. Lesson 6 Good Production Practice #6 Properly store, label and account for all drugs and medicated feeds.

2. 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 Good Production Practice 6

3. Medication Label • Follow use and storage directions on the medication label Fictional Medication Label Excerpt Good Production Practice 6

4. Medication Label Fictional Medication Label • Trade name • Active ingredient(s) • Indications • Withdrawal time • Precautions, cautions, and warnings • Storage instructions Good Production Practice 6

5. Medication Label Fictional Medication Label • Quantity of contents • Manufacturer’s name • Distributor’s name • Expiration date • Lot number • Dosage Good Production Practice 6

6. Medication Dosage Amount of medication to be given at one time • Example: • Dosage: 2 cc per 100 lb • How often: Once per day • Duration: 2 days • Pig’s weight: 250 lb 2 cc/100 lb x 250 lb = 5 cc Good Production Practice 6

7. Medication Storage • Proper storage - many medications require: • Cool • Dark • Dry • Clean • Avoid contamination • Never use past expiration date Good Production Practice 6

8. 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 Good Production Practice 6

9. Take-Home Message • Read medication labels prior to medication use • Store medication according to the label instructions • Keep medication inventory records Good Production Practice 6

10. Summary • Read the medication label • Store medication in the proper environment • Keep medication inventory and medication and treatment records Good Production Practice 6

11. Youth Pork Quality Assurance Plus Good Production Practice 6