Texas Pushes for FDA Approval of Ivermectin in Feed to Fight Invasive Screwworm
· Texas Border Business
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging the FDA to approve ivermectin for use in medicated livestock feed to combat the New World screwworm outbreak affecting Texas ranchers. He emphasizes the urgency, stating that ranchers need all available tools to protect their livestock and the food supply. The request, made on behalf of the Texas Grain and Feed Association, seeks an Emergency Use Authorization to incorporate ivermectin into feed and supplements. Miller argues that while injectable ivermectin is a step forward, feed-based solutions are necessary for large-scale ranching and wildlife protection. The Texas Department of Agriculture supports this initiative, ready to act upon federal approval.
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