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FDA Press AnnouncementsUnited States27 August 2026

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Generic Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Cattle

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FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Bimectin (ivermectin) injection for the prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in cattle when administered within 24 hours of birth, at the time of castration, or at the appearance of a wound.
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