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 MedicinesÂ
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.
