§ 526.464d - Cloxacillin sodium for intramammary infusion.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter contains cloxacillin sodium equivalent 20.0 milligrams of cloxacillin.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 000069 in §510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Related tolerances. See §556.165 of this chapter.

(d) Conditions for use. Lactating cows—(1) Amount. 10 milliliters (one dose of 200 milligrams) per infected quarter.

(2) Indications for use. Treatment of mastitis in lactating cows due to Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus, nonpenicillinase-producing strains.

(3) Limitations. Administer after milking, cleaning, and disinfecting, and as early as possible after detection. Treatment should be repeated at 12-hour intervals for a total of three doses. Milk taken from treated animals within 48 hours (4 milkings) after the latest treatment should not be used for food. Treated animals should not be slaughtered for food within 10 days after the latest treatment. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[57 FR 37335, Aug. 18, 1992, as amended at 60 FR 55660, Nov. 2, 1995]