Table 7.
Withdrawal times for slaughter (WDI) or milking (WDT) in animals treated with ivermectin * FDA approved withdrawal times
| Livestock species route of administration | Ivermectin dose (mg/kg body weight) | Meat WDI (days) | Milk WDT (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | |||
| Subcutaneous 1% | 0.2 | 35* | 47 |
| Subcutaneous 3.15% | 0.6 | 120–140 | N/S |
| Oral | 0.2 | 24* | 28 |
| Topical | 0.5 | 48* | 53 |
| Swine | |||
| Subcutaneous | 0.3 | 18* | NA |
| Oral | 0.1 | 5* | NA |
| Sheep | |||
| Oral | 0.2 | 11* | NA |
| Goats | |||
| Subcutaneous | 0.2 | 35 | 40 |
| Oral | 0.2–0.4 | 14 | 9 |
| Topical | 0.5 | NA | 7 |
NA = Not available. Other values based on Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank–recommended withdrawal intervals.