For the control and treatment of the following diseases of beef and dairy calves caused by organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline: bacterial enteritis caused by Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli (colibacillosis); bacterial pneumonia (shipping fever complex, pasteurellosis) caused by Pasteurella multocida.
Powerful – each bolus contains 500 mg oxytetracycline HCl for noticeable improvement signs in as little as 24 hours. Broad-spectrum antibiotic, effective against a wide range of microorganisms. Contains twice the amount of oxytetracycline hydrochloride compared to Pfizer's Terramycin® Scours Tablets. Contains 500 mg oxytetracycline HCl.
Product sizes: 25 and 100 count jars
Approved For Use On: Beef and dairy calves.
Benefits:
- No pre-slaughter withdrawal period
- Safe for use in both beef and dairy calves
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic, effective against a wide range of microorganisms
- Contains twice the amount of oxytetracycline hydrochloride compared to Pfizer's Terramycin® Scours Tablets
- Half scored boluses allow for more accurate dosage
Dosage:
- For the CONTROL of bacterial enteritis (scours, diarrhea) and bacterial pneumonia in beef and dairy calves: administer orally half a bolus (250 mg oxytetracycline hydrochloride) per 100 lb of body weight every 12 hours (5 mg/lb body weight in divided doses) for up to four consecutive days.
- For the TREATMENT of bacterial enteritis (scours, diarrhea) and bacterial pneumonia in beef and dairy calves: administer orally one bolus (500 mg oxytetracycline hydrochloride) per 100 lb of body weight every 12 hours (10 mg/lb body weight in divided doses) for up to four consecutive days.
Please Note: This information is for educational purposes only and not intended to treat, diagnose or prevent any disease. In all cases, it is each owner's responsibility to obtain veterinary services and advice before using any of the information provided. Durvet encourages owners to make their own animals health care decisions in partnership with their veterinarian. Please read all labels carefully. Product is for veterinary use only. Not intended for use in humans.