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C. Homeopathic drugs, Colloidal Silver, Aloe Vera and other drugs

The PMO states that unapproved and/or improperly labeled
medicinals/drugs are not used to treat dairy animals and are not stored in
the milkhouse, milking barn, stable or parlor. The PMO further requires
that all drugs be properly labeled and that drugs intended for the treatment
of lactating dairy animals are segregated from those drugs to be used on
non-lactating animals.

Examples of such drugs include; aloe vera, homeopathic drugs,
drugs that are packaged for infusion (intra-mammary) or injection but
labeled for oral (feed), topical, or other routes of administration.

 Homeopathic Drugs:

Homeopathy is an alternative therapeutic modality developed in the
late 1700's by a German physician for use in humans. It is considered
an unconventional form of veterinary practice. FDA can find no
justification for regulating veterinary homeopathic drugs any
differently from other drugs subject to the FD&C Act. There are
currently NO FDA APPROVED HOMEOPATHIC DRUGS for veterinary
use. If homeopathic drugs are found on dairy operations, they must
comply with all labeling and storage requirements otherwise they may be
considered to be unapproved drugs. Homeopathic drugs are subject to the
same storage requirements as any other drug.

 Colloidal Silver:

Products containing colloidal silver are not to be used or stored on
dairy farms. The use of colloidal silver containing products constitutes a
potentially serious public health concern because of the possibility of
residues in milk or meat. The consumption of silver by humans may result
in argyria, a permanent ashen-grey or blue discoloration of the skin,
conjunctiva and internal organs.

Colloidal silver containing products have never been approved by the FDA
for treatment of animal disease in any species, and are considered a
violation of Item 15r.

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