Change in Labeling of Dewormers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has requested that animal drug companies voluntarily revise the product labels for their approved anthelmintics used in livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and swine) and horses to add information about antiparasitic resistance.
The new labeling information is intended to help end-users, including veterinarians, livestock producers, and animal owners, better understand the proper use of anthelmintics and ways to monitor and slow down the development of antiparasitic resistance at the farm level.
FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is committed to promoting and protecting animal health by ensuring safe and effective drugs are available for animals.