345 IAC 2-9-7 Medications and use of animals for food

Sec. 7. (a) A licensed owner shall follow the: (1) label instructions; or (2) extra-label drug use instructions of a veterinarian within the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship governing the appropriate administration of medications to permitted animals for sedation or treatment. (b) If a permitted animal has been sedated or treated with medications to move the animal to the preserve or while under the care of the licensed owner, the licensed owner shall document the date and amount of medication administered to a permitted animal. (c) When a permitted animal that has been sedated or treated is allowed to be hunted, the licensed owner shall do one (1) of the following: (1) Verify that the withdrawal times associated with the type of medication administered have been observed. (2) If: (A) the animal is allowed to be hunted prior to the end of the withdrawal period; or (B) there is no stated withdrawal period for the substance administered and the animal is hunted within forty-five (45) days of treatment; notify the hunter that the animal should not be consumed because it was sedated or treated and taken before the end of an established withdrawal period or the withdrawal period is unknown. (3) Maintain custody of the portion of carcass bearing meat and take measures to ensure it is not distributed.