In respect of the benefit/ risk balance for target species poultry, the CVMP concludes that: • notwithstanding the fact that a definitive clinical field study using the recommended dosage of the product has not been provided, taking into account the pre-clinical studies, the artificial infection model, the history of use and the other pertinent information provided, the various risk management steps now set out in the proposed SPC and noting the fact that the indications for use are restricted, the benefit / risk balance is positive; • the availability of an authorised veterinary medicinal product containing active substances other than fluoroquinolones might be regarded an indirect benefit and not directly relevant to the scope of this referral procedure (as efficacy must be shown for each product independently); • the conditions of use as proposed in the SPC preclude use in laying birds and restrict use of the product based on culture and sensitivity testing of micro-organisms from diseased farms.