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Zoetis receives Conditional Approval for dectomax®-CA1 injectable for

the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm Myiasis in Cattle
Zoetis Inc. announced that Dectomax- U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal
®-CA1 Injectable is the first and only and Plant Health Inspection Service.
parasite control product to receive con- USDA APHIS animal health contacts can
ditional approval from the U.S. Food and be found at https://www.aphis.usda.
Drug Administration for the prevention gov/contact/animal-health.
and treatment of infestations caused In the first half of 2026, producers
by the larvae of Cochliomyia hominiv- and veterinarians will begin to see the
orax (myiasis), and prevention of rein- 250-milliliter and 500-milliliter bottles
festation for 21 days. This conditional of Dectomax® Injectable with a new
approval applies to beef cattle, female label for Dectomax®-CA1 (doramectin
dairy cattle less than 20 months of age, injection). Dectomax-CA1 is the same
pregnant beef cows, newborn calves effective doramectin formulation as
and bulls. Dectomax Injectable.
Zoetis is committed to supporting live- For more information on New World
stock producers with scientific solutions As the leading animal health company, screwworm and the conditional ap-
for this economically devastating pest. Zoetis has long supported a One Health proval for Dectomax-CA1 Injectable,
New World screwworm poses a contin- approach to emerging and transbound- visit zoetisus.com/NewWorldscrew-
uing threat to livestock health, and the ary infectious diseases and has a strong worm.
financial impacts of the disease to the track record of quickly developing in- Dectomax-CA1 is conditionally ap-
U.S. agricultural economy are estimated novative solutions to provide customers proved by FDA pending a full demon-
in the billions of dollars.1 with the right mix of tools for their pre- stration of effectiveness under NADA
vention and treatment strategies.
“New World screwworm has the poten- 141-616.
tial to bring unprecedented economic Livestock producers are encouraged Dectomax and Dectomax-CA1 Inject-
and animal health harm to livestock pro- to work closely with their herd veteri- able for use in cattle have a 35-day pre-
ducers,” said Mike Lormore, DVM, MS, narian to implement strategic preven- slaughter withdrawal period. Do not use
MBA, Director of Cattle and Pork Techni- tion and control measures. in female dairy cattle 20 months of age
cal Services at Zoetis. “Our top priority Early detection of New World screw- or older. Do not use in calves to be pro-
is to support keeping animals healthy worm and rapid response are critical cessed for veal. Dectomax Injectable for
and provide timely, efficacious solutions to protecting the health of animals and use in swine has a 24-day pre-slaughter
to our customers and partners. With this the livestock industry. Producers are withdrawal period. Use of Dectomax or
conditional approval, Dectomax-CA1 In- encouraged to immediately report any Dectomax-CA1 in dogs may result in fa-
jectable can now be used as part of safe, suspicious wounds, maggots, or infesta- talities. Consult your veterinarian for as-
effective control measures against New tions to their local accredited veterinar- sistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and
World screwworm.” ian, state animal health official, or the control of parasitism. Circle 38 on enquiry card

Zinpro® Corporation opens innovation Center in spain

to Accelerate Animal Nutrition research
ZinproCorporation, the world’s lead- development of nutritional solutions
ing innovator and manufacturer of like Zinpro®IsoFerm, which improves fi-
high-performance organic trace min- ber and protein utilization in ruminants.
erals, proudly announces the opening In line with the Zinpro commitment
of its new innovation center in Spain, to sustainability, the center is also de-
a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to veloping new approaches to optimize
advancing animal nutrition through emissions from livestock and processes
global collaboration and cutting-edge in the animal nutrition industry.
research.
With advanced fermentation and mi-
The Zinpro Innovation Center is de-
signed to foster cross-pollination of and CEO of Zinpro. “We want this to be crobiology capabilities, as well as new
ideas among university partners, in- our customers’ innovation center. By systems for studying monogastric di-
dustry leaders and the Zinpro global listening to their needs and working gestion, the innovation center will ac-
team of scientists. This collaborative together, we can deliver products and celerate the ability to bring high-impact
approach ensures that every solution services that truly make a difference. solutions to market for livestock, aqua-
is grounded in science and delivers re- Great things happen when we partner culture and companion animals.
al-world impact for customers. together.” The Spain location is one of two Zinpro
“Our Spain innovation center is a di- The center’s primary focus is on gas- innovation centers. The first location
rect reflection of our mission and core trointestinal research, including inten- opened in 2007 in Eden Prairie, Minne-
values,” said Rob Sheffer, president sive work on rumen digestion and the sota. Circle 39 on enquiry card

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