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If the US is currently reviewing the safety of enrofloxacin for use in poultry, why is Health Canada approving it at this time?

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If the US is currently reviewing the safety of enrofloxacin for use in poultry, why is Health Canada approving it at this time?

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There are important differences in how this drug is used in various animal species which have an impact on food safety. That is why the US is reviewing use of Baytril in poultry, but not use in beef cattle. In Canada, Baytril is not approved for use in poultry.