CANNOT BE SOLD AND SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA.
Vetrimycin 100 is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms that are pathogenic for cattle.
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Vetrimycin 100 is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms that are pathogenic for cattle. It is indicated for use in beef cattle and calves, non-lactating dairy cattle and dairy calves for the treatment of bacterial pneumonia and shipping fever complex associated with Pasteurella spp., bacterial enteritis (scours) caused by Escherichia coli, necrotic pododermatitis (foot rot) and calf diphtheria caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum, wooden tongue caused by Actinobacillus lignieresii, and wound infection and traumatic injury caused by oxytetracycline-susceptible strains of streptococcal and staphylococcal bacteria. Not for use in lactating dairy cattle or in calves to be processed for veal.
| Directions | Recommended Daily Dosages:The intravenous injection of 3 to 5 mg of oxy tetracycline hydrochloride per pound of body weight per day (3 to 5 mL per 100 lbs body weight) is the recommended dosage. Severe foot-rot and severe forms of the indicated diseases should be treated with 5 mg per pound of body weight. Surgical procedures may be indicated in some forms of foot-rot or other conditions. In disease treatment, the daily dose of Vetrimycin™ 100 should be continued 24 to 48 hours following remission of disease symptoms; however, not to exceed a total of 4 consecutive days. Dosage for Injection:Refer to the following table for proper dosage according to body weight of the animal.
Caution:If no improvement occurs within 24 to 48 hours, consult a veterinarian. Do not use the drug for more than 4 consecutive days. Use beyond 4 days or doses higher than maximum recommended dose may result in antibiotic tissue residues beyond the withdrawal period. Warning:Discontinue treatment with Vetrimycin 100 at least 22 days prior to slaughter of the animal. Not for use in lactating dairy animals. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. Rapid intravenous administration may result in animal collapse. Oxytetracycline should be administered intravenously slowly over a period of at least 5 minutes. |
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