FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorizations for three animal drugs aimed at preventing and treating infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae. This decision impacts livestock including dairy cattle, horses, swine, sheep, and deer.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is announcing the issuance of three Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA or Authorization) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) for new animal products. FDA has issued one EUA for an animal product as requested by Zoetis Inc. for the prevention and treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax; NWS) larvae (myiasis) in dairy cattle, horses, swine, sheep, and deer. FDA has issued one EUA for
Original title: “Authorization of Emergency Use for Three Animal Drugs for the Prevention and Treatment of New World Screwworm; Availability”