The Veterinary Formulary: Handbook of Medicines Used in Veterinary Practice

by Bishop, Yolande

• ISBN13: 9780853694519
• ISBN10: 0853694516
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Pharmaceutical Pr

Summary

A collection of monographs, drug preparations and dosages for veterinary medicine in the UK, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United States. Includes the revised BVA Code of Practice on Medicines, explaining current drug use legislation and preparation and dosage details for 500 human-authorized products. Previous edition: c1998.

Table of Contents

British Veterinary Association	viii
Preface	ix
Tables	x
Additions to fifth edition	xi
Arrangement of information	xii
Symbols and Abbreviations	xiv
Drug names	xv
GUIDANCE ON PRESCRIBING
BVA Code of Practice on Medicines	1	(20)
BVA Guidelines on the Prudent Use of Antimicrobials	21	(9)
Prescribing for animals used in competitions	30	(6)
Prescribing for equines	36	(2)
Prescribing for ruminants	38	(2)
Prescribing for pigs	40	(1)
Prescribing for dogs	41	(1)
Prescribing for cats	42	(1)
Prescribing for birds	43	(14)
Prescribing for laboratory animals	57	(1)
Prescribing for rabbits and rodents	58	(6)
Prescribing for ferrets	64	(7)
Prescribing for fish	71	(14)
Prescribing for invertebrates	85	(8)
Prescribing for amphibians	93	(6)
Prescribing for exotic birds	99	(7)
Prescribing for reptiles	106	(9)
Prescribing in hepatic impairment	115	(1)
Prescribing in renal impairment	116	(2)
Prescribing for pregnant animals	118	(2)
Prescribing for lactating animals	120	(1)
Prescribing for neonates	121	(2)
Prescribing for geriatric animals	123	(2)
Treatment of poisoning	125