Extra–Label Drug Use in Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine

Renée Schott

doi:10.53607/wrb.v35.20

Authors

Renée Schott DVM Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v35.20

Keywords:

Medication, drug, wildlife, extra-label, food animal, withholding, ELDU, FARAD, hunted

Abstract

Wildlife rehabilitators work with licensed veterinarians to use prescribed drugs in wildlife. Since most of these drugs are not labeled for use in wild species, their use is considered extra–label. Veterinarians and rehabilitators should take care to follow rules and regulations surrounding extra–label drug use in wildlife. Additionally, certain drugs, such as enrofloxacin, are illegal to use in any species that has a hunting season in the area. Finally, withdrawal times must be adhered to for specific drugs in hunted species.

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Author Biography

Renée Schott DVM, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota

Renée Schott, DVM is the Medical Director and Senior Veterinarian at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota. Dr. Schott teaches courses at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, does relief work at The Raptor Center in St. Paul, is a Course Instructor for the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, and co–chairs the Veterinary Committee for the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association.

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