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FDA emergency authorizations for screwworm prevention

Overview

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued multiple Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) to combat New World screwworm infestations.

In mid-August, the FDA authorized CLiK Extra, a wound spray that acts as an insect growth regulator. This authorization covers livestock such as cattle, sheep, and swine, as well as various wildlife species including deer and bison. The goal is to disrupt larval development and prevent animals from contributing to the spread of the parasite.

By late August, the FDA expanded available treatments by authorizing Bimectin (ivermectin) injection for use in cattle. This generic option allows for administration during birth, castration, or wound appearance, though it is restricted for use in lactating dairy cows or calves intended for veal. Officials noted that providing generic options like Bimectin ensures producers are not dependent on a single manufacturer for parasite protection.

Entities

Timothy Schell · Food and Drug Administration · Bimeda Animal Health · New World screwworm · Center for Veterinary Medicine

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Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    FDA authorizes generic Bimectin injection to prevent screwworm in cattle

    The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Bimectin (ivermectin) injection to prevent New World screwworm infestations in cattle, expanding generic drug options for producers.

  2. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    FDA authorizes CLiK Extra wound spray to prevent screwworm

    The FDA has issued an emergency use authorisation for CLiK Extra wound spray to prevent New World screwworm infestations in livestock and various captive wildlife species.

Sources

californiaagnet.com · californiadairymagazine.com · mychesco.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · thelibertydaily.com