Chemical Residues and Animal Fibers

Question 1

factors that influence pesticides residues in wool

Answer 1

1. Chemical and formulation used
2. Method of application
3. Rate and timing of the chemical application
4. Length of wool at the time of application

Question 2

edible tissue with residues that deplete to a concentration below the MRL at a slower rate compared with other edible
tissues

Answer 2

target tissue

Question 3

period of time between the last administration of a drug and the collection of edible tissue or products

Answer 3

withdrawal period

Question 4

maximal consideration of residue resulting from the use of veterinary drug that is legally permitted as acceptable in or on a food.

Answer 4

MRL, or tolerance

Question 5

maximal allowable concentration of total residues of toxicologic concern in edible tissue

Answer 5

safe concentration

Question 6

amount of veterinary drug, expressed
on a body weight basis, that can be ingested daily over a lifetime without
an appreciable risk to human health

Answer 6

acceptable daily intake

Question 7

Chemical residues are found in

Answer 7

1. Animal tissues
2. Milk and eggs
3. Application of pesticides to animals
4. Consumption of stock feeds previously treated with agricultural
   chemicals

Question 8

Residue programs

Answer 8

1. Monitoring
2. Surveillance

Question 9

WP of chlortetracycline

Answer 9

3 days

Question 10

WP of ampicillin trihydrate in

a. cattle
b. swine
c. turkey

Answer 10

a. 25 days
b. 15 days
c. 5 days