California § 14402 - Beginning January 1, 2018, a medically important antimicrobial drug may be used w
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§ 14402. Beginning January 1, 2018, a medically important antimicrobial drug may be used w
(a) Beginning January 1, 2018, a medically important antimicrobial drug may be used when, in the professional judgment of a licensed veterinarian, the medically important antimicrobial drug is any of the following: (1) Necessary to treat a disease or infection. (2) Necessary to control the spread of a disease or infection. (3) Necessary in relation to surgery or a medical procedure. (b) A medically important antimicrobial drug may also be used when, in the professional judgment of a licensed veterinarian, it is needed for prophylaxis to address an elevated risk of contraction of a particular disease or infection. (c) A person shall not administer a medically important antimicrobial drug to livestock solely for purposes of promoting weight gain or improving feed efficiency. (d) Unless the administration is consistent with subdivision (a), a person shall not administer a medically important antimicrobial drug in a regular pattern.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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