Title 21

SECTION 520.2471

520.2471 Tilmicosin.

§ 520.2471 Tilmicosin.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter of concentrate solution contains 250 milligrams (mg) tilmicosin as tilmicosin phosphate.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 058198 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use in swine - (1) Amount. Administer in drinking water at a concentration of 200 mg per liter for 5 consecutive days.

(2) Indications for use. (i) For the control of swine respiratory disease associated with Pasteurella multocida and Haemophilus parasuis in groups of swine in buildings where a respiratory disease outbreak is diagnosed.

(ii) For the control of swine respiratory disease associated with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in the presence of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) in groups of swine in buildings where a respiratory disease outbreak is diagnosed.

(3) Limitations. Swine intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 7 days of the last treatment with this product. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[79 FR 18158, Apr. 1, 2014, as amended at 81 FR 17608, Mar. 30, 2016; 81 FR 48702, July 26, 2016]