If fluoroquinolones are used in human medicine, with growing concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), why would they be used in animals?
It is anticipated that the use of Baytril 100 in beef cattle will be very limited. Baytril 100 is a prescription only drug, and the warning statements on the label stipulate the conditions in which it should be used. This drug should not be used in an extra-label manner, i.e., a manner that is not consistent with what is indicated on the label, package insert or product monograph. Baytril 100 will be used for treating individual relapse cases of bovine respiratory disease after initial treatments have failed. Before Baytril 100 was approved as a veterinary drug for use in beef cattle, a comprehensive scientific evaluation of its manufacturing procedures, clinical efficacy and safety in the intended species, toxicology, microbiological safety and antimicrobial resistance considerations were undertaken. Post-market surveillance is important in monitoring the safety of any drug, especially in the case of antimicrobials with regards to AMR. Health Canada, through the Canadian Integrated Pr
