In the case of food-producing animals, veterinarians should ensure that an appropriate withdrawal period is prescribed, so that harmful residues of those medicinal products do not enter the food chain, and particular care should therefore be taken when administering antimicrobials.
I gcás bia-ainmhithe, ba cheart do thréidlianna a áirithiú freisin go ndéanfar tréimhse tarraingthe siar iomchuí a ordú, sa chaoi nach rachaidh iarmhair dhíobhálacha na dtáirgí íocshláinte sin isteach sa bhiashlabhra, agus ba cheart cúram ar leith a ghlacadh, dá bhrí sin, agus ábhair fhrithmhiocróbacha á dtabhairt.