Describe regulatory agencies and professional organizations that focus on pharmacology used in the animal industry.

Description should include the goals, purposes, and standards of

  • agencies
    • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
    • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
    • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  • professional organizations
    • National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
    • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
    • American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What organizations regulate controlled substances?
  • Which organization(s) is/are responsible for overseeing the use of drugs in food animals?
  • Which organization sets guidelines for what information is required to be on a prescription label in veterinary medicine?
  • Which organization(s) is/are responsible for providing guidelines for “extra label” use?

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