Section 558.59 - Apramycin(a)Specifications. Type A articles containing 75 grams apramycin (as apramycin sulfate) per pound.(b)Sponsor. See No. 058198 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.(c)Related tolerances. See § 556.52 of this chapter.(d)Special considerations.(1) Federal law restricts medicated feed containing this veterinary feed directive (VFD) drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. See § 558.6 for additional requirements.(2) The expiration date of VFDs for apramycin medicated feeds must not exceed 6 months from the date of issuance. VFDs for apramycin shall not be refilled.(e)Conditions of use in swine - Apramycin
grams/ton | Combination in
grams/ton | Indications for use | Limitations | Sponsor |
| (1) 150 | | For control of porcine colibacillosis (weanling pig scours) caused by susceptible strains of Escherichia coli | Feed as the sole ration for 14 consecutive days. Withdraw 28 days before slaughter | 058198 |
| (2) [Reserved] | | | | |
81 FR 94995 , Dec. 27, 2016, as amended at 87 FR 10970 , Feb. 28, 2022 81 FR 67152, 9/30/2016; 81 FR 94995, 12/27/2016; as amended at 87 FR 10970, 2/28/2022