Oxytetracycline HCl
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Description
Oxytetracycline HCl. Oxy 500 Calf Bolus is an oral formulation containing oxytetracycline, a broad spectrum antibiotic that possesses a high order of stability and potent antimicrobial activity.
Features
- Broad spectrum antibiotic.
- Bacteriostatic.
- Half-scored boluses.
- No pre-slaughter withdrawal period when used at recommended dosage level.
Benefits
- More accurate dosage possible because of half-scored boluses.
- Use in both beef and dairy calves.
- Convenient oral administration.
Advantages
Oxy 500 Calf Bolus is a broad spectrum, bacteriostatic antibiotic for use in beef and dairy calves.
Dosage & Administration
Control: Administer orally half a bolus, 250 mg oxytetracycline HCl, per 100 lb of body weight every 12 hours, 5 mg/lb body weight in divided doses, for up to four consecutive days. Treatment: Administer orally one bolus, 500 mg oxytetracycline HCl, per 100 lb of body weight every 12 hours, 10 mg per lb body weight in divided doses for up to four consecutive days.
Precautions
Store at controlled room temperature 15∞ - 30∞ C (59∞ - 86∞ F). Restricted drug in California. Use only as directed.
Uses
Recommended for oral administration for the control and treatment of the following diseases of beef and dairy calves caused by organisms sensitive to oxytetracycline: bacterial enteritis caused by S typhimurium and E coli, colibacillosis, bacterial pneumonia, shipping fever complex, pasteurellosis, caused by P multocida.
Warning
There is no pre-slaughter withdrawal period when used at the recommended dosage level. Not for use in lactating dairy cattle. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For use in animals only.
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