[New drugs for horses and production animals in 2021].

The study presents the novel pharmaceutical drugs and treatments available for horses and other food-producing animals in Germany in 2021; it covers recent advancements including the anti-haemorrhagic etamsylate, the impact of extending the authorization of eprinomectin, and the introduction of new formulations of active substances and ingredients.

Introduction of Anti-haemorrhagic Etamsylate

• The research mentions that, for the first time in 2021, an anti-haemorrhagic agent called etamsylate (Hemosilate) was introduced to the pharmaceutical market for horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs, and cats.
• Etamsylate is a type of drug that aids in reducing bleeding, which can be beneficial for treating various conditions in companion and farm animals.

Extension of Eprinomectin Authorization

• The paper also highlights that the authorization of an established veterinary ingredient known as eprinomectin (Eprecis) was extended to include new species: sheep and goats.
• Eprinomectin is an endectocide from the group of macrocyclic lactones, which are used to treat both internal and external parasites in several species of animals.
• The extended authorization allows for greater flexibility in the treatment of parasitic infections across different animal species.

New Formulations and Reintroduced Ingredients

• Two new veterinary formulations were introduced to the market, containing a new active substance content of bromhexine and tiamulin.
• The substance indigo carmine appeared in a novel pharmaceutical form as a stain for an intramammary suspension with heavy bismuth subnitrate. Intramammary suspensions are typically used in the treatment of udder infections in lactating animals.
• The active ingredient oxytetracycline was reintroduced in the market for horses and food-producing animals. This antibiotic is common in the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections in the veterinary field.

Conclusion

• The research article provides valuable information on the progressive strides in the field of veterinary medicine in 2021, with the introduction of new drugs and the expansion of use of existing ones in Germany.
• These advancements possess the potential to improve the health and well-being of various animal species, particularly horses, and food-producing animals.