Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

Title 21 - Food and Drugs last revised: Nov 19, 2024
§ 522.1083 - Gonadotropin releasing factor analog-diphtheria toxoid conjugate.

(a) Specifications. Each milliliter (mL) of solution contains 0.2 milligrams (mg) gonadotropin releasing factor analog-diphtheria toxoid conjugate.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 054771 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Conditions of use in swine—(1) Amount. Each intact male pig or gilt should receive two 2-mL (0.4 mg) doses by subcutaneous injection. Administer the first dose no earlier than 9 weeks of age. Administer the second dose at least 4 weeks after the first dose.

(2) Indications for use—(i) Intact male pigs intended for slaughter: For the temporary immunological castration (suppression of testicular function) and reduction of boar taint.

(ii) Gilts intended for slaughter: For the temporary suppression of estrus.

(3) Limitations. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For reduction of boar taint, intact male pigs should be slaughtered no earlier than 3 weeks and no later than 10 weeks after the second dose.

[76 FR 27889, May 13, 2011, as amended at 77 FR 4227, Jan. 27, 2012; 79 FR 16189, Mar. 25, 2014; 85 FR 45308, July 28, 2020]
authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b.
source: 40 FR 13858, Mar. 27, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 21 CFR 522.1083