The Food and Drug Administration on Aug. 27 issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Bimectin (ivermectin) injection for the prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in cattle.
Bimectin injection is a generic version of Ivomec, which was authorized for use in February. The FDA previously approved Bimectin for the treatment and control of various parasites in cattle; the latest approval is only for the injection form and not other Bimectin dosage forms.
The drug carries a 35-day slaughter withdrawal time and may not be used in lactating dairy cows or calves to be processed for veal. Bimectin injection is available over the counter without a prescription.
