Open AccessExtra–Label Drug Use in Wildlife Rehabilitation Medicine
Author(s) -
Renée Schott
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
wildlife rehabilitation bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2769-6960
pISSN - 1535-2242
DOI - 10.53607/wrb.v35.20
Subject(s) - wildlife , drug , enrofloxacin , medicine , geography , pharmacology , ecology , biology , ciprofloxacin , genetics , bacteria
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.