§ 520.813 - Enrofloxacin oral solution.  


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  • (a) Specifications. Each milliliter of concentrate solution contains 32.3 milligrams of enrofloxacin.

    (b) Sponsor. See No. 000859 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

    (c) Related tolerances. See § 556.228 of this chapter.

    (d) Conditions of use. It is used in drinking water as follows:

    (1) Chickens and turkeys—(i) Amount. 25 to 50 parts per million of enrofloxacin in drinking water.

    (ii) Indications. Chickens: Control of mortality associated with Escherichia coli susceptible to enrofloxacin. Turkeys: Control of mortality associated with E. coli and Pasteurella multocida (fowl cholera) susceptible to enrofloxacin.

    (iii) Limitations. Do not use in laying hens producing eggs for human consumption. Administer medicated water continuously as sole source of drinking water for 3 to 7 days. Prepare fresh stock solution daily. Effects on the reproductive function of turkeys have not been determined. Treated animals must not be slaughtered for food within 2 days of the last treatment. Individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to quinolones should avoid exposure to this product. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

    (2) [Reserved]