| Objective/purpose: |
Collect scientific data necessary to establish the efficacy of Channel Catfish Pituitary (CP) on gamete maturation in a variety of catfish species. |
| Drug name: |
Channel Catfish Pituitary |
| Source of drug: |
Hybrid Catfish Company |
| Address: |
1233 Montgomery Drive
Inverness, MS 38753
Phone: 662-265-5308 |
| Contact: |
Attn: Roger Yant
Phone: 662-265-5308
FAX: 662-207-0461
email: yant@technoinfo.com |
| Target
pathogen(s): |
Not applicable |
| Method
of administration: |
IP or IM injection in sterile saline |
| Treatment
dosage: |
Up to 25 mg per kg body weight within a 12 hour period
Although certain situations may require a higher dosage rate, dosage will never exceed 25 mg CP/kg body weight |
| Treatment
regimen: |
1 or 2 treatments total within a 12 hour period. A dual treatment will generally consist of a single “priming dose”, followed by a single “resolving dose." |
| Withdrawal
period: |
3 days
No withdrawal period is required for treated fish that will not be susceptible to legal harvest for 3 days post-treatment.
No withdrawal period is required for offspring of fish receiving channel catfish pituitary. |
| Required
test parameters: |
Investigator must collect data reporting percent ovulation and/or percent spermiation in treated fish. Investigator should also report general fish behavior and any possible adverse effects relating to treatment. |
| Limitations
or restrictions on use: |
Investigator must follow all instructions in the Study Protocol for INAD 11-468 regarding drug acquisition and handling, fish treatment and disposition, and data reporting requirements. |
| Required
INAD fee: |
$400.00 per facility per year |
| AADAP
contact for other information: |
Ms.
Bonnie Johnson, FWS - AADAP
Phone: 406-994-9905
Fax: 406-582-0242
bonnie_johnson@fws.gov |
| Disclaimer: |
Product and company names mentioned in this website, or mentioned in materials accessed via this website, are for informational purposes only. The mention of such does not imply endorsement by the Aquatic Animal Drug Approval Partnership, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service or any other organization of the U.S. Government. |
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