Title 21

SECTION 520.2220e

520.2220e Sulfadimethoxine extended-release bolus.

§ 520.2220e Sulfadimethoxine extended-release bolus.

(a) Specifications. Each extended-release bolus contains 12.5 grams sulfadimethoxine.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 054771 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use in beef cattle and non-lactating dairy cattle - (1) Amount. Administer one 12.5-gram-sustained-release bolus for the nearest 200 pounds of body weight, i.e., 62.5 milligrams per pound of body weight. Do not repeat treatment for 7 days.

(2) Indications for use. For the treatment of shipping fever complex and bacterial pneumonia associated with Pasteurella spp. sensitive to sulfadimethoxine; and calf diphtheria and foot rot associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum sensitive to sulfadimethoxine.

(3) Limitations. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not administer within 12 days of slaughter. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[79 FR 28830, May 20, 2014]