New drugs for horses and production animals in 2018

Abstract

In 2018, no new active pharmaceutical ingredients were released on the German market for horses or food-producing animals. One established veterinary active pharmaceutical ingredient became available for an additional species: the inhalant anesthetic Isoflurane (Isofluran Baxter® vet) from the group of halogenated hydrocarbon compounds was additionally authorized for pigs (piglets). With Acepromazine, Mepivacaine and Oxyclozanide, three temporarily non-available active ingredients were reapproved in new drugs. Additionally, one drug with a new combination of active ingredients and one drug with a new pharmaceutical form were launched on the market for horses and food-producing animals.