Section 61G18-15.0025 - Minimum Standards for a Mobile Veterinary Practice for Agricultural AnimalsThe following minimum standards shall apply to mobile veterinary medical practices for agricultural animals:
(1) Mobile units utilized by veterinarians: (a) Shall be clean and orderly.(b) Shall contain the following: 1. Sterile syringes and needles.2. All pharmaceuticals and biologics shall be maintained at the temperature recommended by the manufacturer in a refrigeration device that is powered by a stable energy source and is capable of maintaining a constant temperature. A thermometer shall be included where the biologics are being stored.3. Antiseptic intravenous equipment.4. If controlled substances are on the unit, a locking secure cabinet for storage and an accurate controlled substance log.5. When surgery is to be performed, the following shall be maintained: b. Access to a means of sterilization, d. Intravenous equipment.6. An American Veterinary Medical Association approved chemical method of euthanasia. The American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition, Version 2013.0.1 is incorporated herein by reference at the following address: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05075 or from: American Veterinary Medical Association
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7. Segregated area or container for the storage of expired drugs.(2) When working with known infectious diseases within a herd, precautions shall be used to prevent transmission of infectious agents to another animal whether or not within the herd.(3) Veterinarians must have a written agreement with a clinic or hospital for the provision of long term hospitalization, surgery, or radiology, if these services are not provided by the mobile clinic.(4) Veterinarians must furnish a permanent address at which the veterinarian can be reached so that their clients can request veterinary medical records.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G18-15.0025
Rulemaking Authority 474.206, 474.215(6) FS. Law Implemented 474.215(6) FS.
New 7-4-95, Amended 7-22-10, 9-26-12, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 107, June 3, 2014 effective 6/16/2014, Amended by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 027, February 10 effective 2/24/2015.New 7-4-95, Amended 7-22-10, 9-26-12, 6-16-14, 2-24-15.