New Animal Drugs For Use In Animal Feeds; Melengestrol Acetate and Oxytetracycline

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new animal drugs, melengestrol acetate and oxytetracycline, for use in animal feeds to enhance weight gain, feed efficiency, and reduce certain health issues in cattle. These drugs are now eligible for use in dry combination medicated feeds, which are specifically designed for heifers raised in confinement for slaughter.