The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has submitted comments on the Draft Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration for Defining Durations of Use for Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs Fed to Feed-Producing Animals. This guideline would require duration labeling for products that treat anaplasmosis and liver abscesses. NCBA Chief Veterinarian Dr. Kathy Simmons says this could be a big challenge. “Some of these diseases that are vector borne see variations in the vector season based on the climate that you’re raising cattle,” said Simmons. “They may not be able to give a specific duration. They may have to publish a maximum duration and that won’t be easy either.” Simmons hopes any changes are made all at once to provide clarity for veterinarians.
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