Merck Animal Health, Madison, New Jersey, introduced Banamine Transdermal (flunixin transdermal solution)—the first and only U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved product for pain control in a food-producing animal. It is approved for the control of pain associated with foot rot and fever associated with bovine respiratory disease. Applied as a pour-on, Banamine Transdermal can be administered for pain and fever management. The pour-on application eliminates the time-consuming and stressful treatment process associated with intravenous administration, which is the administration route of previous non-steroidal, anti-inflammatories. The pre-calibrated packaging and red-colored solution help ensure the correct dose is given every time. The bottle design makes it simple to apply topically on dry skin in a narrow strip down the animal’s midline from the withers to the tail head. For more information, see a veterinarian or visit www.BanamineTD.com.
