Zoetis Albon Bolus for cattle contains the medication sulfadimethoxine. This type of sulfa has been demonstrated to be effective against a vast variety of bacterial organisms which cause disease in beef and dairy cattle, and calves such as streptococci, staphylococci, and members of the E. coli-salmonella group of bacteria. Albon is indicated for the treatment of shipping fever complex and bacterial pneumonia associated with organisms such as Pasteurella spp. sensitive to sulfadimethoxine; and calf diphtheria and foot rot associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum sensitive to sulfadimethoxine in cattle. Treats calf scours caused by E. coli and Salmonella. Available in two strengths—for treating calves or adult cattle.
Labeled for: beef and dairy cattle, calves
Species: cattle, calf
Animal should receive an initial dose of 25-mg/lb of bodyweight followed by subsequent daily doses of 12.5-mg/lb of bodyweight. Treatment should not exceed past 5 days.
5-Gram Dose Schedule (for Calves 200 to 600-lb)
| Animal Weight |
First Day |
Daily for the Following 3 to 4 Days |
| 200-lb |
1 bolus |
1/2 bolus |
| 300-lb |
1-1/2 boluses |
1 bolus |
| 400-lb |
2 boluses |
1 bolus |
| 500-lb |
2-1/2 boluses |
1-1/2 boluses |
| 600-lb |
3 boluses |
1-1/2 boluses |
15-Gram Dose Schedule (for Cattle 600 to 1,200-lb)
| Animal Weight |
First Day |
Daily for the Following 3 to 4 Days |
| 600-lb |
1 bolus |
1/2 bolus |
| 800-lb |
1-1/2 bolus |
1 bolus |
| 1,000 to 1,200-lb |
2 boluses |
1 bolus |
View the product label for Albon Boluses for Cattle to learn how this low dose, rapidly absorbed, long acting bolus is effective in the treatment of shipping fever, bacterial pneumonia, foot rot and more.
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