A broad-spectrum antibiotic that can be used on poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, fish, sheep and honey bees. For use against diseases caused by organisms susceptible to oxytetracycline. Effective for E. coli, P. multocida and leptospirosis caused by L. pomona.
Species: cattle, sheep, pig, poultry, honey bee
For swine, cattle, and sheep: Administer in the drinking water at a level of 10 mg oxytetracycline HCL per pound of bodyweight daily. Administer up to 5 days. For non-weaned animals, administer 1 hour before, or 2 hours after feeding milk or milk replacer.
For chickens and turkeys: Prepare a stock solution at a rate of ½ to 2 packs per 10 gallons. Refer to the product label for specific administration. Medicate continuously at the first clinical signs of disease and continue for 7 to 14 consecutive days. Do not exceed 14 days.
This should be the sole source of drinking water. Prepare a solution that can be consumed in a 24 hour period. Use as the sole source of oxytetracycline. If improvement is not noted within 24 to 48 hours, consult a veterinarian.
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