§ 522.2095 - Sarafloxacin solution for injection.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter contains sarafloxacin hydrochloride equivalent to 50 milligrams of sarafloxacin in a 20 percent propylene glycol solution.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 000074 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Related tolerances. See § 556.594 of this chapter.

(d) Conditions of use. 18-day embryonated broiler eggs and day-old broiler chickens:

(1) Amount—(i) 18-day embryonated broiler eggs: 0.05 milligram sarafloxacin in 0.1 milliliter dose in single in ovo injection.

(ii) Day-old broiler chickens: 0.1 milligrams sarafloxacin per 0.2 milliliter dose in single subcutaneous injection in the neck.

(2) Indications for use. For control of early chick mortality associated with Escherichia coli organisms susceptible to sarafloxacin.

(3) Limitations. Dilute 1 milliliter with 99 milliliters of sterile water or physiologic saline for use. Use entire contents of diluted solution within 24 hours. No preslaughter drug withdrawal period is required when the product is used as directed. Use in a manner other than that indicated or with dosages in excess of that recommended may result in illegal drug residues in edible tissues. Do not use in laying hens producing eggs for human consumption. Do not use in eggs intended for human consumption. The effects of sarafloxacin on the reproductive function of treated fowl have not been determined. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.