FDA Says 'HORSES NOT FOOD."

...and who can argue with the FDA?

RE: Comment submitted via CFSAN QA-ASK
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> Dear Tom Durfee:
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> Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We do not consider
> horses to be food animals.
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> All of the phenylbutazone products that are approved for uses in
> horse contain a warning on the label:
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> Not for use in animals intended for food purposes.
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> While USDA may classify them differently, for our purposes they are
> not considered food, thus manufacturers of drugs for horses are not
> required to submit residue depletion data (as is need for food
> animals) in their new animal drug applications. I would recommend
> that you contact USDA with your concerns. Also, note that there are
> no longer any horse slaughter facilities in the United States.
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> I hope this is helpful.
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> Sincerely,
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> CVM Home Page
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> Equine Slaughter =Animal cruelty
> Humane Euthanasia = The last act of kindness
> Cruelty or kindness which do you support?
> Pass H R 503
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