EXTOXNET: http://ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet/
The EXTOXNET website is a source of objective, science-based information
about pesticides - written for the non-expert.
EXTOXNET provides a variety of information about pesticides including:
Pesticide Information Profiles (PIPs); Toxicology Information Briefs (TIBs);
Toxicology Issues of Concern (TICs); Factsheets; News about Toxicology
Issues; Newsletters; Resources for Toxicology Information; and Technical
Information.
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN): http://ace.orst.edu/info/nptn/
NPTN is a toll-free telephone service that provides pesticide information
to any caller in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands
and operates 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific time, 7 days a week, excluding
holidays. Phone: 1-800-858-7378; FAX: 1-541-737-0761; Email: nptn@ace.orst.edu.
Agricultural and Environmental News: http://www2.tricity.wsu.edu/aenews
Cooperative Extension Washington State University monthly newsletter,
contains many articles on pesticides and related environmental issues.
MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report): http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/mmwr_wk.html
California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR): http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/
DPR has primary responsibility for regulating all aspects of pesticide
sales and use to protect public health and the environment. The Department's
mission is to evaluate and mitigate impacts of pesticide use, maintain
the safety of the pesticide work place, ensure product effectiveness, and
encourage the development and use of reduced-risk pest control practices
while recognizing the need for pest management in a healthy economy.
California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA): http://www.calepa.ca.gov/
The mission of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA)
is to improve environmental quality in order to protect public health,
the welfare of our citizens, and California's natural resources. Cal/EPA
will achieve its mission in an equitable, efficient, and cost-effective
manner.
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES):
http://www.reeusda.gov/
CSREES has research and education information about many subjects,
and staff specialists who can answer your questions or refer you to someone
at state or county level who possesses the information you need.
VETERINARY RELATED WEBSITES
Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD): http://www.FARAD.org
FARAD is a computer-based decision support system designed to provide
livestock producers, Extension specialists, and veterinarians with practical
information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant
residue problems.
Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (FDA/CVM): http://www.fda.gov/cvm/