§ 558.348 - Mibolerone.

§ 558.348 Mibolerone.

(a) Approvals. To No. 054771in Specifications. Each 6.5 ounce can contains 30 or 60 micrograms (µg) of mibolerone.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 054771 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter

for a canned dog food, each 61⁄2 ounce can containing 30 or 60 micrograms of mibolerone

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b

c) Conditions of use in dogs -

(1) Amount. 30

micrograms

µg for animals weighing up to 25 pounds; 60

micrograms

µg for animals weighing 26 to 50 pounds; 120

micrograms

µg for animals weighing 51 to 100 pounds; 180

micrograms

µg for animals weighing over 100 pounds, or German Shepherds or German Shepherd mix weighing 30 to 80 pounds. Administer daily at least 30 days before expected initiation of heat and continue as long as desired, but for not more than 12 months.

(2) Indications for use. For the prevention of estrus (heat) in adult female dogs not intended primarily for breeding purposes.

(3) Limitations.

Administer daily at least 30 days before expected initiation of heat and continue as long as desired, but for not more than 12 months.

Mibolerone should not be used in bitches before first estrous period or in purebred Bedlington terriers. It is not intended for animals being used primarily for breeding purposes. Use orally in adult female dogs only. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

[47 85 FR 6617, Feb. 16, 1982, as amended at 79 FR 13545, Mar. 11, 201445310, July 28, 2020]