FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug for Short-Term Prevention of New World Screwworm in Horses

The FDA today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivermectin Liquid for Horses (ivermectin oral solution) for the short-term prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in horses when administered within 24 hours of birth or at the time of initial wound care.