This page consists of drug residue prevention tools and resources for dairy producers. Check these out and remember, the most important resource is still your farm veterinarian. Select from the categories below to view a list of fact sheets and templates with descriptions.
6 Steps to Zero Residues - Six steps you can follow to prevent drug residues on dairy farms
Avoiding Drug Residues in Meat - How meat is tested for antibiotic residues and the penalties associated with positive tests
Best Practices for On-Farm Drug Storage on Dairies - PMO requirements and MDA recommendations for proper drug storage on a dairy farm
Detecting Drug Residues in Milk - Types of testing performed by the State of Minnesota on milk to screen for drug residues
Establishing a VCPR - The importance of the veterinary-client-patient relationship and it's role in preventing drug residues
Extra-label Drug Use - Description of extra-label drug use and how it may increase the need for a longer than labeled withdrawal time
Follow the 5 Rs to Prevent Veterinary Drug Residue in Dairy Animals - The five "Rs" for avoiding drug residues in dairy cows
Penalties for Drug Residues in Milk - What to expect if your farm has one or multiple milk residue penalties
S.T.O.P. - A printable flyer with tips for when NOT to send your animal to slaughter that can be posted in your barn
Testing Milk on the Farm - Description of tests available to screen for milk residues on the farm
Treatment Checklist for Dairy Cattle - Guidelines for developing an animal health treatment protocol for your farm
Avoiding Residues from Tetracycline Drugs - Tips to avoid drug residues with commonly used Tetracycline drugs
Cephalosporin Use in Cattle - The proper use of Cephalosporin drugs in cattle
Sulfonamide Use on the Dairy Farm - Advice on navigating FDA-approved use of Sulfonamide drugs on the dairy farm
Use of ToDAY in Lactating Dairy Cows - Tips to avoid drug residues in milk when using ToDAY tubes to treat mastitis
Using Injectable Flunixin Meglumine - Tips to avoid drug residues with the commonly used anti-inflammatory drug Flunixin Meglumine
Using Injectable Penicillin G Procaine - Explanation of why penicillin use often causes violative drug residues and how to avoid this problem
Animal Health Treatment Protocols - Work with your veterinarian to document treatment protocols for sick animals
Drug List - Document drugs used or found on the farm
Herd Daily Treatment Record - Document treatments given to multiple animals, following FDA guidelines
Individual Animal Daily Treatment Record - Document treatments given to an individual animal on the farm, following FDA guidelines
Individual Animal Pre-Marketing Form - Ask these questions before sending an animal to slaughter
Marketing Log - Ask these questions before sending multiple animals to slaughter
These quick and easy resources are great for dairy producers to use and post in their facilities.
Identify Treated Animals Infographic PDF - Shows how to mark animals treated with antibiotics in order to avoid drug residues.
Clean Milking Equipment with Detergent Infographic PDF - Cleaning milking equipment with detergent after use on animals treated with antibiotics is a must.
