WELCOME TO FARAD

FARAD is a national, USDA-sponsored, cooperative project, with a primary mission to prevent or mitigate illegal residues of drugs, pesticides and other chemicals in foods of animal origin.

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to submit a question or receive advice regarding drug withdrawal intervals.
You may still call us at 1-888-USFARAD (1-888-873-2723)
   
ClickMe button to search VetGRAM (Veterinarian's Guide to Residue Avoidance Management)
   
ClickMe button to look up withdrawal interval recommendations published in the FARAD Digests
   
ClickMe button to read the FDA Final Rule that bans certain extra-label uses of cephalosporin antimicrobial drugs in cattle, swine, chicken and turkey effective April 5, 2012.
   
ClickMe button to view the EXTRA-LABEL DRUG USE (ELDU) decision-based algorithm developed by the AVMA
   
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