Residues

Question 1

Maximum residue limit

Answer 1

max conc of residue legally permitted or acceptable in or on food

Question 2

Acceptable daily intake

Answer 2

estimated amount of substance that can be ingested daily over a lifetime before it becomes a risk to them

Question 3

What risk do antibiotic residues pose to public health ?

Answer 3

-allergy
-bacterial resistance
-manufacturing process - e.g yoghurt and cheese production need bacteria

Question 4

What to consider when prescribing for farm animals off license ?

Answer 4

-MRL ( maximum residue limit ) - all need to have one
-withdrawl times - pharmcokinetics of the substance for the species its licensed for and the one your giving it to

Question 5

Minimum withdrawl times for egg, milk, meat

Answer 5

eggs and milk - 7 days
meat - 28 days
fish meat - 500 degree days

Question 6

TRUE/FALSE honey has no minimum withdrawal

Answer 6

true - need to judge how long on your own , guidance on national bee unit