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

FDA issued an EUA for Ivermectin Liquid for Horses for the short-term prevention of New World screwworm in horses. The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Search Menu Search FDA Submit search Featured Report a Product Problem Contact FDA FDA Guidance Documents Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts Press Announcements Warning Letters Advisory Committees En…

FDA · 2026-07-15

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.

Source: FDA Press Releases