Implantation or Injectable Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Tulathromycin, 58872-58873 [E8-23832]

Download as PDF 58872 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 8, 2008 / Rules and Regulations dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with RULES of bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis). DATES: This rule is effective October 8, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald A. Prater, Center for Veterinary Medicine (HFV–130), Food and Drug Administration, 7500 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240–276–8343, email: donald.prater@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pharmacia & Upjohn Co., a Division of Pfizer, Inc., 235 East 42d St., New York, NY 10017, filed a supplement to NADA 141–209 for EXCEDE (ceftiofur crystalline free acid) Sterile Suspension. The supplemental NADA provides for veterinarian prescription use of ceftiofur crystalline free acid injectable suspension for the treatment of bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) in beef, non-lactating dairy, and lactating dairy cattle. The application is approved as of August 15, 2008, and the regulations are amended in 21 CFR 522.313a to reflect the approval. In accordance with the freedom of information provisions of 21 CFR part 20 and 21 CFR 514.11(e)(2)(ii), summaries of the safety and effectiveness data and information submitted to support approval of these applications may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Under section 512(c)(2)(F)(iii) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360b(c)(2)(F)(iii)), this supplemental approval qualifies for 3 years of marketing exclusivity beginning on the date of approval. The 3 years of marketing exclusivity apply only to the bovine foot rot indication for which this supplement is approved. The agency has determined under 21 CFR 25.33(d)(5) that this action is of a type that does not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. This rule does not meet the definition of ‘‘rule’’ in 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(A) because it is a rule of ‘‘particular applicability.’’ Therefore, it is not subject to the congressional review requirements in 5 U.S.C. 801–808. List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 522 Animal drugs. ■ Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and redelegated to VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:27 Oct 07, 2008 Jkt 217001 the Center for Veterinary Medicine, 21 CFR part 522 is amended as follows: PART 522—IMPLANTATION OR INJECTABLE DOSAGE FORM NEW ANIMAL DRUGS 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 522 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b. 2. In § 522.313a, amend paragraph (e)(2)(ii) by adding a third sentence to read as follows: ■ § 522.313a Ceftiofur crystalline free acid. * * * * * (e) * * * (2) * * * (ii) * * * For the treatment of bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Porphyromonas levii in beef, non-lactating dairy, and lactating dairy cattle. * * * * * Dated: September 29, 2008. Bernadette Dunham, Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine. [FR Doc. E8–23830 Filed 10–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 522 [Docket No. FDA–2008–N–0039] Implantation or Injectable Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; Tulathromycin AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Pfizer, Inc. The supplemental NADA provides for veterinarian prescription use of tulathromycin injectable solution for the treatment of bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) in beef and nonlactating dairy cattle. DATES: This rule is effective October 8, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald A. Prater, Center for Veterinary Medicine (HFV–130), Food and Drug Administration, 7500 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240–276–8343, email: donald.prater@fda.hhs.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Pfizer, Inc., 235 East 42d St., New York, NY 10017, filed a supplement to NADA 141–244 for DRAXXIN (tulathromycin) Injectable Solution. The supplemental NADA provides for treatment of bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Porphyromonas levii in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. The application is approved as of August 28, 2008, and the regulations are amended in 21 CFR 522.2630 to reflect the approval. In accordance with the freedom of information provisions of 21 CFR part 20 and 21 CFR 514.11(e)(2)(ii), a summary of safety and effectiveness data and information submitted to support approval of this application may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Under section 512(c)(2)(F)(iii) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360b(c)(2)(F)(iii)), this supplemental approval qualifies for 3 years of marketing exclusivity beginning on the date of approval. The 3 years of marketing exclusivity apply only to the bovine foot rot indication for which this supplement is approved. The agency has determined under 21 CFR 25.33(d)(5) that this action is of a type that does not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. This rule does not meet the definition of ‘‘rule’’ in 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(A) because it is a rule of ‘‘particular applicability.’’ Therefore, it is not subject to the congressional review requirements in 5 U.S.C. 801–808. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 522 Animal drugs. Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and redelegated to the Center for Veterinary Medicine, 21 CFR part 522 is amended as follows: ■ PART 522—IMPLANTATION OR INJECTABLE DOSAGE FORM NEW ANIMAL DRUGS 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 522 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b. 2. In § 522.2630, revise paragraph (d)(1)(ii) to read as follows: ■ E:\FR\FM\08OCR1.SGM 08OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 8, 2008 / Rules and Regulations § 522.2630 Tulathromycin. * * * * * (d) * * * (1) * * * (ii) Indications for use. For the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis. For the control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with M. haemolytica, P. multocida, H. somni, and M. bovis. For the treatment of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) associated with Moraxella bovis. For the treatment of bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Porphyromonas levii. * * * * * Dated: September 29, 2008. Bernadette Dunham, Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine. [FR Doc. E8–23832 Filed 10–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 558 [Docket No. FDA–2008–N–0039] New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds; Fenbendazole AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental new animal drug application (NADA) filed by Intervet Inc. The supplemental NADA provides for use of a fenbendazole free choice, liquid Type C medicated feed in dairy and beef cattle for the removal and control of various internal parasites. DATES: This rule is effective October 8, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald A. Prater, Center for Veterinary Medicine (HFV–130), Food and Drug Administration, 7500 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240–276–8343, email: donald.prater@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Intervet Inc., P.O. Box 318, 29160 Intervet Lane, Millsboro, DE 19966, filed a supplement to NADA 131–675 for SAFE-GUARD (fenbendazole) 20% Type A medicated article. The supplemental NADA provides for manufacture of a fenbendazole free choice, liquid Type C medicated feed for use in dairy and beef cattle for the removal and control of various internal parasites. The supplemental NADA is approved as of September 5, 2008, and the regulations are amended in 21 CFR 558.258 to reflect the approval. In accordance with the freedom of information provisions of 21 CFR part 20 and 21 CFR 514.11(e)(2)(ii), a summary of safety and effectiveness data and information submitted to support approval of this application may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Under section 512(c)(2)(F)(iii) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360b(c)(2)(F)(iii)), this supplemental approval qualifies for 3 years of marketing exclusivity beginning on the date of approval. The 3 years of exclusivity apply only to the use of fenbendazole liquid Type C medicated feed for the removal and control of lungworms (Dictyocaulus viviparus), one of the parasite species for which the supplement is approved. FDA has determined under 21 CFR 25.33(a) that this action is of a type that does not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. This rule does not meet the definition of ‘‘rule’’ in 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(A) because it is a rule of ‘‘particular applicability.’’ Therefore, it is not subject to the congressional review requirements in 5 U.S.C. 801–808. List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 558 Animal drugs, Animal feeds. Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and redelegated to the Center for Veterinary Medicine, 21 CFR part 558 is amended as follows: ■ PART 558—NEW ANIMAL DRUGS FOR USE IN ANIMAL FEEDS 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 558 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b, 371. 2. In § 558.258, in the table in paragraph (e)(1), in the ‘‘Indications for use’’ column, remove ‘‘round worms’’ and in its place add ‘‘roundworms’’; and revise paragraph (e)(3) to read as follows: ■ § 558.258 * Indications for use Dairy and beef cattle: For the removal and control of: Lungworms (Dictyocaulus viviparus); Stomach worms: barberpole worms (Haemonchus contortus), brown stomach worms (Ostertagia ostertagi), small stomach worms (Trichostrongylus axei); Intestinal worms: hookworms (Bunostomum phlebotomum), thread-necked intestinal worms (Nematodirus helvetianus), small intestinal worms (Cooperia oncophora and C. punctata); Bankrupt worms (Trichostrongylus colubriformis); and Nodular worms (Oesophagostomum radiatum). Feed as the sole ration or as a top dress for one day. Retreatment may be needed after 4 to 6 weeks. Cattle must not be slaughtered within 13 days following last treatment. For dairy cattle the milk discard time is zero hours. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. * Limitations (i) 5 mg/kg body weight (2.27 mg/ lb) dwashington3 on PRODPC61 with RULES Fenbendazole. * * (e) * * * (3) Cattle. Amount fenbendazole 14:27 Oct 07, 2008 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\08OCR1.SGM * Sponsor 057926 (ii) [Reserved] VerDate Aug<31>2005 58873 08OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 8, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58872-58873]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23832]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 522

[Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0039]


Implantation or Injectable Dosage Form New Animal Drugs; 
Tulathromycin

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY:  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the animal 
drug regulations to reflect approval of a supplemental new animal drug 
application (NADA) filed by Pfizer, Inc. The supplemental NADA provides 
for veterinarian prescription use of tulathromycin injectable solution 
for the treatment of bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) in 
beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.

DATES:  This rule is effective October 8, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald A. Prater, Center for 
Veterinary Medicine (HFV-130), Food and Drug Administration, 7500 
Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240-276-8343, e-mail: 
donald.prater@fda.hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pfizer, Inc., 235 East 42d St., New York, NY 
10017, filed a supplement to NADA 141-244 for DRAXXIN (tulathromycin) 
Injectable Solution. The supplemental NADA provides for treatment of 
bovine foot rot (interdigital necrobacillosis) associated with 
Fusobacterium necrophorum and Porphyromonas levii in beef and non-
lactating dairy cattle. The application is approved as of August 28, 
2008, and the regulations are amended in 21 CFR 522.2630 to reflect the 
approval.
    In accordance with the freedom of information provisions of 21 CFR 
part 20 and 21 CFR 514.11(e)(2)(ii), a summary of safety and 
effectiveness data and information submitted to support approval of 
this application may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management 
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, 
Rockville, MD 20852, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
    Under section 512(c)(2)(F)(iii) of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360b(c)(2)(F)(iii)), this supplemental approval 
qualifies for 3 years of marketing exclusivity beginning on the date of 
approval. The 3 years of marketing exclusivity apply only to the bovine 
foot rot indication for which this supplement is approved.
    The agency has determined under 21 CFR 25.33(d)(5) that this action 
is of a type that does not individually or cumulatively have a 
significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, neither an 
environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is 
required.
    This rule does not meet the definition of ``rule'' in 5 U.S.C. 
804(3)(A) because it is a rule of ``particular applicability.'' 
Therefore, it is not subject to the congressional review requirements 
in 5 U.S.C. 801-808.

List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 522

    Animal drugs.

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Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under 
authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs and 
redelegated to the Center for Veterinary Medicine, 21 CFR part 522 is 
amended as follows:

PART 522--IMPLANTATION OR INJECTABLE DOSAGE FORM NEW ANIMAL DRUGS

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1. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 522 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  21 U.S.C. 360b.

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2. In Sec.  522.2630, revise paragraph (d)(1)(ii) to read as follows:

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Sec.  522.2630   Tulathromycin.

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    (d) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) Indications for use. For the treatment of bovine respiratory 
disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella 
multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis. For the control of 
respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated 
with M. haemolytica, P. multocida, H. somni, and M. bovis. For the 
treatment of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) associated 
with Moraxella bovis. For the treatment of bovine foot rot 
(interdigital necrobacillosis) associated with Fusobacterium 
necrophorum and Porphyromonas levii.
* * * * *

    Dated: September 29, 2008.
Bernadette Dunham,
Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine.
[FR Doc. E8-23832 Filed 10-7-08; 8:45 am]
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