CFR

522.1664—Oxytetracycline and flunixin.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter (mL) of solution contains 300 milligrams (mg) oxytetracycline base as amphoteric oxytetracycline and 20 mg flunixin base as flunixin meglumine.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 055529 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use cattle— (1) Amount. Administer once as an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of 1 mL per 22 pounds (lb) body weight (BW) (13.6 mg oxytetracycline and 0.9 mg flunixin per lb BW) where retreatment of calves and yearlings for bacterial pneumonia is impractical due to husbandry conditions, such as cattle on range, or where their repeated restraint is inadvisable.

(2) Indications for use. For the treatment of bacterial pneumonia associated with Pasteurella spp. and for the control of associated pyrexia in beef and nonlactating dairy cattle.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Discontinue treatment at least 21 days prior to slaughter of cattle. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use in this class of cattle may cause milk residues. A withdrawal period has not been established in preruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Use of dosages other than those indicated may result in residue violations.

Code of Federal Regulations

[76 FR 3489, Jan. 20, 2011]

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