(a) Sponsors. See sponsors in § 510.600(c) of this chapter for use as in paragraph (c) of this section.
- (1) No. 054771 for use as in paragraph (c)(1)(i), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this section.
- (2) No. 058198 for use as in paragraph (c) of this section.
- (b) Related tolerances. See §§ 556.240 and 556.710 of this chapter.
(c) Conditions of use. For implantation in heifers as follows:
(1) Amount.
- (i) 20 milligrams (mg) estradiol benzoate and 200 mg testosterone propionate (one implant consisting of 8 pellets, each pellet containing 2.5 mg estradiol benzoate and 25 mg testosterone propionate) per implant dose.
- (ii) 20 mg estradiol benzoate and 200 mg testosterone propionate (one implant consisting of 9 pellets, each of 8 pellets containing 2.5 mg estradiol benzoate and 25 mg testosterone propionate, and 1 pellet containing 29 mg tylosin tartrate) per implant dose.
- (2) Indications for use. For increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency.
- (3) Limitations. For heifers weighing 400 pounds or more; for subcutaneous ear implantation, one dose per animal; not for use in dairy or beef replacement heifers. Safety and effectiveness have not been established in veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in preruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
[69 FR 68252, Nov. 24, 2004, as amended at 77 FR 31723, May 30, 2012; 79 FR 16187, Mar. 25, 2014; 81 FR 48702, July 26, 2016. Redesignated and amended at 87 FR 10969, Feb. 28, 2022]