Abamycin LA 20%

Abamycin LA 20% is a long-acting (LA), broad-spectrum veterinary antibiotic injection. Its active ingredient is oxytetracycline (at 200 mg/mL), formulated for the treatment and control of a wide variety of bacterial diseases in livestock.

Key Details:

• Active Ingredient: Oxytetracycline (as dihydrate) 200mg/mL.
• Formulation Type: Long-Acting (LA) injectable solution.
• Mechanism of Action: Belongs to the tetracycline class; works by inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria, halting their growth and multiplication.

Target Animals:

Abamycin LA 20% is primarily used in food-producing and companion livestock, including:

• Cattle
• Sheep
• Goats
• Pigs

Indications:

It is highly effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as certain rickettsiae, chlamydiae, and mycoplasmas. Common uses include:

• Respiratory Tract Infections: Shipping fever, pneumonia, and Pasteurellosis.
• Foot Rot: Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (pinkeye).
• Metritis: Uterine infections in cows and ewes.
• Wound Infections: Navel ill and joint ill.
• Anaplasmosis: Blood parasites in cattle.

Benefits:

• Long-Acting (LA) Formula: Designed to provide sustained therapeutic blood levels for 3 to 5 days after a single administration.
• Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Highly effective against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
• Treats Respiratory Diseases: Commonly used to manage pneumonia, shipping fever, and other complex respiratory infections in livestock.
• Reduces Animal Handling: Because of its long-acting nature, farmers only need to administer it once, which significantly lowers stress on the animal.
• Cost-Effective: Minimizes the total cost of medication and labor by reducing the number of times animals must be caught and treated.
• Wound & Navel Infection Control: Ideal for treating infected wounds, foot rot, and navel ill in calves and piglets. 

Administration & Dosage

• Route: Intramuscular (IM) injection is typically the standard method. In some species (like cattle), it can also be administered subcutaneously.
• Standard Dosage: 1mL per 10kg of body weight.
• Long-Acting Effect: A single dose provides sustained therapeutic levels in the bloodstream for up to 3 to 5 days, reducing the stress of repeated handling on the animal.
• Withdrawal Periods: Because this is a veterinary medication for food-producing animals, you must observe standard withdrawal times before slaughter or using milk for human consumption to prevent residue issues. (Always refer to the exact label on the vial, as withdrawal times vary by jurisdiction and species.