Germany. The Federal Institute for Health Protection of Consumers and Veterinary Medicine has extended the suspension of the marketing authorization for veterinary products containing clenbuterol intended for the treatment of respiratory diseases in cattle and calves until 31 December 1998.

[See also Pharmaceuticals Newsletter Nos. 9&10, September&October 1997]

Reference: Deutsche Apotheker Zeitung 138 (32): 2958, 6 August 1997.