WELCOME TO FARAD

FARAD is a congressionally-mandated risk-management program that is supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In view of limited resources, FARAD's focus is limited to food animal species exclusively. The program is maintained by a consortium of universities, including University of California- Davis (UCD), University of Florida (UF), Kansas State University (KSU) and North Carolina State University (NCSU). FARAD's primary mission is to prevent or mitigate illegal or harmful residues of drugs, pesticides, biotoxins and other chemical agents that may contaminate foods of animal origin.

   
Link to FARAD's Online Submission form to submit a question or receive advice regarding residue avoidance or mitigation.
   
Link to VetGRAM to search VetGRAM for drug withdrawal times and tolerances for FDA approved food animal drugs or to access our NEW mobile-friendly VetGRAM.
   
Link to FDA website to read about the FDA's temporary suspension of marketing, sales and shipment of Enroflox™ 100 (ANADA 200-495) for use in cattle following a U.S. District Court order.
   
Link to WDI lookup to search FARAD-recommended withdrawal intervals (WDI) for extra-label use of approved food animal drugs.
   
Link to online registration page to register with FARAD and sign up to receive newsletters and alerts.