Abstract:
It is imperative that residues of these compounds be eliminated in poultry and eggs or be within the tolerances established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration when your flock is marketed or eggs are sold. Commercial chicken and turkey flocks are tested for certain residues, especially drug residues. If residues exceed the tolerance level, the birds are removed from distribution. If residues are found after the birds have entered distribution,
recalls are instituted, which cost the industry millions of dollars.
