Abamycin is a broad-spectrum veterinary antibiotic containing Oxytetracycline, used to treat bacterial infections in livestock like cattle, sheep, and pigs.Oxytetracycline, primarily used to treat respiratory, gastrointestinal, and wound infections in livestock.
Key Details:
- Active Ingredient: Oxytetracycline 10% w/v.
- Target Animals: Cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats.
- Common Indications: Pneumonia, mastitis, foot rot, and wound infections.
- Route: Administered Intramuscularly (IM)
Dosage:
- Standard Dose: 1 ml per 10 kg of body weight.
- Frequency: Usually administered every 24 hours for 3 to 5 days.
- Injection Site: Do not inject more than 10 ml in one site for cattle, or 5 ml for pigs, to prevent tissue damage and residue buildup.
Withdrawal Periods:
Milk (Discard time): Withheld for 96 to 120 hours (4–5 days) after the last injection.
Meat: Withheld for 14 to 28 days depending on the species and formulation
Benefits:
Broad-Spectrum Treatment: It is highly effective against a wide range of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it a versatile tool for general livestock ailments.
Respiratory Infections: Commonly used to treat severe respiratory issues in cattle and pigs, including bacterial pneumonia and shipping fever.
Gastrointestinal & Urogenital Issues: Helps control and clear up bacterial infections in the gut (such as enteritis) and the urinary and reproductive tracts.
Wound & Foot Infections: Essential for preventing and managing secondary bacterial infections in wounds, foot rot, and navel-ill in newborns.
Mastitis Control: Used to treat localized bacterial udder infections (mastitis) in dairy cows.
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