Misuse of veterinary drugs

Drugs are used in modern forms of animal husbandry to improve weight gain and to provide a base level of artificial resistance to infections. Pain killing and tranquilizing drugs are used on sporting animals, such as horses, to keep them in competition. Tranquilisers and anaesthetics are used in the scientific research of wild animals and captive animals, and also to stun and transport animals for commercial purposes.

1. Unethical veterinary practices
2. Abuse of prescription drugs

1. Human use of veterinary drugs
2. Health hazards from animal feedstuffs
3. Excessive use of hormones in animal husbandry
4. Drug abuse in animal sports

1. Residues of veterinary drugs in foods
2. Pain

1. Trade in animal products of endangered species
2. Cruelty to livestock during transportation
3. Cruel treatment of animals for research

1. Abuse of sedation for behaviour modification

1. Pain
2. Abuse