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FDA takes steps to pull swine drug carbadox from market.

Authors :
Day, Cheryl
Source :
National Hog Farmer. May2016, Vol. 61 Issue 5, p48-51. 4p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article reports on the steps taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to pull away the drug carbadox from the swine industry. The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) of the FDA cancelled the approval of using the drug in treating swine that may leave trace of carcinogenic residue which can have a risk to the human health.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00279447
Volume :
61
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
National Hog Farmer
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
115469303