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Business · 30/04/2001Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FDA Approves New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds, Including Ractopamine and Tylosin

Summary

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended its regulations to allow the use of ractopamine and tylosin in animal feeds, which are intended to promote weight gain, feed efficiency, and leaner carcasses in pigs, as well as prevent certain health issues.

Original source language: Federal Register — Food and Drug AdministrationOpen original release →

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