For the treatment of heartwater, tick-borne gallsickness (anaplasmosis), pneumonia, footrot, joint-ill and navel-ill in stock and strangles in horses.
COMPOSITION :
A sterile, injectable solution containing 125 mg oxytetracycline hydrochloride per ml.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE :
See table for dosages.
Recommended daily dosages per 100 kg body mass via one of the following routes:
Animal |
Indications |
Intra-venous |
Inter-muscular |
Sub-cutaneous |
Cattle |
Heartwater |
8 ml |
8 ml |
- |
Anaplasmosis |
8 ml |
8 ml |
- |
|
Footrot |
4 ml |
4 ml |
- |
|
Pneumonia |
4 ml |
4 ml |
- |
|
Navel-ill |
4 ml |
4 ml |
- |
|
Joint-ill |
4 ml |
4 ml |
- |
|
Sheep and goats |
Heartwater |
8 ml |
8 ml |
- |
Footrot |
4 ml |
4 ml |
4 ml |
|
Pneumonia |
4 ml |
4 ml |
4 ml |
|
Pigs |
Footrot |
4 ml |
4 ml |
4 ml |
Pneumonia |
4 ml |
4 ml |
4 ml |
|
Horses |
Strangles |
4 ml |
- |
- |
Note: In severe infections it is desirable to double the first dose. For rapid recovery a prompt and accurate diagnosis must be made. Consult your veterinarian.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD :
- Allow 48 hours between last treatment and milking for human consumption.
- Do not slaughter animals for human consumption within 7 days of last treatment.
Presentation :
100 ml and 500 ml bottles.
Storage instructions :
Store in a cool place but do not freeze. As with all oxytetracycline HCl solutions darkening may occur but there is no loss of efficacy.