The Veterinary Formulary 6th Edition PDF. It has been updated and revised by 51 expert contributors and reviewed by an advisory committee of veterinarians and pharmacologists. Features of this edition include: Revision of over 780 drug monographs from the fifth edition Some 55 new drug monographs Over 1650 UK veterinary preparations Preparation and dosage details for over 700 human-authorised products Existing sections re-arranged to reflect current veterinary practice Many new sections, eg Prescribing for rabbits, Canine pheromonatherapy, and Teat sealants New table giving husbandry requirements for common pet terrestrial invertebrates Revised BVA code of practice on medicines – includes essential legislation and information New easy-to-read appendix on Drug interactions
Table of Contents
British Veterinary Association viii Preface Tables
Additions to sixth edition Arrangement of information Symbols and Abbreviations
Drug names
GUIDANCE ON PRESCRIBING
BVA Code of Practice on Medicines Prescribing for animals used in competitions Prescribing for horses Prescribing for donkeys Prescribing for cattle Prescribing for sheep Prescribing for goats Prescribing for deer Prescribing for pigs Prescribing for dogs Prescribing for cats Prescribing for poultry Prescribing for game birds Prescribing for pigeons Prescribing for laboratory animals Prescribing for rodents Prescribing for rabbits Prescribing for ferrets Prescribing for fish Prescribing for invertebrates Prescribing for amphibians Prescribing for exotic birds Prescribing for reptiles Prescribing in hepatic impairment Prescribing in renal impairment Prescribing for pregnant animals Prescribing for lactating animals Prescribing for neonates Prescribing for geriatric animals Treatment of poisoning
CLASSIFIED NOTES ON DRUGS AND PREPARATIONS
1 Drugs used in the treatment of Bacterial, Fungal, Viral, and Protozoal Infections 2 Drugs used in the treatment and control of Parasitic Infections 3 Drugs acting on the Gastro-intestinal System 4 Drugs used in the treatment of disorders of the Cardiovascular System 5 Drugs used in the treatment of disorders of the Respiratory System 6 Drugs acting on the Nervous System 7 Drugs used in the treatment of disorders of the Endocrine System 8 Drugs acting on the Reproductive System 9 Drugs used in the treatment of disorders of the Urinary System 10 Drugs used in the treatment of the Musculoskeletal System and Joints 11 Drugs used in the treatment of Mastitis 12 Drugs acting on the Eye 13 Drugs used in the treatment of Malignant Disease and for Immunosuppression 14 Drugs acting on the Skin 15 Drugs acting on Feet 16 Drugs affecting Nutrition and Body Fluids 17 Production Enhancers 18 Vaccines and Immunological Preparations 19 Herbal Medicines
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Drug Interactions Appendix 2: Drug Compatibilities and Incompatibilities Appendix 3: Conversions and Units Appendix 4: Weights of Animals Appendix 5: Dosage Estimation from Body-weight
INDEX OF MANUFACTURERS AND ORGANISATIONS
INDEX
has been updated and revised by 51 expert contributors and reviewed by an advisory committee of veterinarians and pharmacologists. Features of this edition include: Revision of over 780 drug monographs from the fifth edition Some 55 new drug monographs Over 1650 UK veterinary preparations Preparation and dosage details for over 700 human-authorised products Existing sections re-arranged to reflect current veterinary practice Many new sections, eg Prescribing for rabbits, Canine pheromonatherapy, and Teat sealants New table giving husbandry requirements for common pet terrestrial invertebrates Revised BVA code of practice on medicines – includes essential legislation and information New easy-to-read appendix on Drug interactions.
