FAQ's
Important Product Information
What is Posilac®?
Posilac® is the trade name for a formulation of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST), a protein hormone that is biologically similar to naturally occurring bovine somatotropin produced by dairy cows. Posilac® is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in lactating dairy cows in the United States.
Posilac® is regulated as an animal drug and is subject to FDA review for safety and efficacy when used according to approved labeling. It is administered according to labeled directions and applicable regulatory requirements.
Use of Posilac® must comply with approved labeling and applicable laws and regulations. In addition, some dairy processors, cooperatives, or retailers may have policies that affect whether or how Posilac® is used. Producers are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable requirements.
Posilac® should be used only in accordance with approved labeling and applicable laws and regulations. Agrishield Animal Health distributes Posilac® for Union Agener and does not provide veterinary or production advice.
Is Posilac® regulated?
Yes, Posilac® is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an approved animal drug. Its approval is based on FDA review of data related to safety and effectiveness when used in accordance with approved labeling. Distribution and use of Posilac® are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Who determines whether Posilac® is used?
The decision to use Posilac® is made by individual dairy producers in consultation with their licensed veterinarian. This decision may also take into account regulatory requirements, processor policies, cooperative guidelines, and market considerations.
How is Posilac® administered?
Posilac® is administered to lactating dairy cows in accordance with FDA-approved labeling. Administration, handling, and storage must follow labeled directions and applicable regulatory requirements. Producers should consult their veterinarian regarding appropriate use.
Does Agrishield Animal Health provide recommendations on Posilac® use?
No. Agrishield Animal Health distributes Posilac® for Union Agener but does not provide veterinary, animal management, or production recommendations. Guidance regarding use should be obtained from a licensed veterinarian and the approved product labeling.
Are there restrictions or requirements related to Posilac® use?
Use of Posilac® must comply with approved labeling and applicable laws and regulations. In addition, some dairy processors, cooperatives, or retailers may have policies that affect whether or how Posilac® is used. Producers are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable requirements.
Is milk from cows treated with Posilac® regulated?
Milk sold in the United States is subject to federal and state safety standards regardless of management practices used on the farm. Regulatory oversight of milk safety is administered through established food safety and quality programs.
Processor-Facing FAQs
What role does Agrishield Animal Health play regarding Posilac®?
Agrishield Animal Health serves as a distributor of Posilac® for Union Agener. Our role is limited to product distribution and the provision of accurate, approved product information. Agrishield Animal Health does not promote use, make production claims, or provide veterinary or management recommendations.
Does distribution of Posilac® imply processor or market endorsement?
No. Distribution of Posilac® does not imply endorsement by dairy processors, cooperatives, retailers, or other market participants. Decisions regarding the use or acceptance of Posilac® are determined independently by producers and their downstream market partners.
How does Posilac® use relate to processor or cooperative policies?
Processor and cooperative policies may establish standards or requirements that affect whether Posilac® is used within a given supply chain. Producers are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable processor, cooperative, and market-specific policies.
Is Posilac® use required or encouraged?
No. Use of Posilac® is optional and is a management decision made by individual producers in consultation with their licensed veterinarian and in consideration of regulatory requirements and market policies.
How is compliance with labeling and regulations addressed?
Posilac® is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and must be used in accordance with approved labeling and applicable laws and regulations. Compliance with use requirements is the responsibility of the producer, with veterinary oversight as appropriate.
Does Posilac® affect milk safety or regulatory milk standards?
Milk sold in the United States is subject to federal and state safety standards regardless of farm management practices. Regulatory oversight of milk safety is administered through established food safety and quality assurance programs.
Where can processors obtain additional regulatory information?
Regulatory information regarding Posilac® is available through FDA-approved labeling and publicly available regulatory resources. Questions related to on-farm use should be directed to the producer and their licensed veterinarian.