Extralabel Drug Use in Swine

August 8, 2022 — AASV Staff

When using antibiotics in an extralabel manner, always ensure the use is judicious and complies with all state and federal regulations. Remember that the extralabel use of cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones is restricted.

Resources:

Extralabel drug use in swine (An AASV brochure providing an algorithm for the use of drugs in an extra-label manner and describing additional restrictions for the extra-label use of cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones.)

The Ins and Outs of Extra-Label Drug Use in Animals: A Resource for Veterinarians (FDA).

AVMA Extralabel Drug Use (ELDU) Algorithm (AVMA)

Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act (AMDUCA) (AVMA)

Extralabel Use and Antimicrobials (FDA)

ELDU and AMDUCA: FAQ (AVMA)

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