Oxytetracycline Injection

Name: Oxytetracycline Injection

Common Concentrations: 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%

Common Volumes: 50ml, 100ml per bottle

Applicable Animals: Cattle (dairy/beef), Swine, Poultry (chickens/turkeys), Sheep, Goats, Fish (aquaculture), Horses (non-racing use). (Global suitability: USA, EU, Brazil, Australia, China, India, etc.)

Dosage & Administration:

• Cattle/Swine: 5-10 mg/kg body weight, IM/SQ, once daily for 3-5 days
  • Calves/Piglets: 5-7.5 mg/kg
  • Adults: 7.5-10 mg/kg
• Poultry: 15-25 mg/kg via drinking water for 5 days
• Fish: 50-75 mg/kg feed for 10 days (aquaculture)

Indications & Symptoms:

• Bacterial pneumonia (Pasteurella spp.)
• Mastitis (Staphylococcus spp.)
• Enteritis (E. coli, Salmonella)
• Foot rot (Fusobacterium)
• Secondary infections in viral diseases

Precautions:

• Avoid IV administration (risk of collapse)
• Withdrawal periods:
  • Milk: 72 hours
  • Meat: 28 days (cattle/swine), 5 days (poultry)
• Do not mix with alkaline solutions

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to tetracyclines
• Renal impairment animals
• Pregnant/lactating animals (except under veterinary supervision)

Post-Treatment Care:

• Provide probiotics to restore gut flora
• Ensure hydration (increased water intake)
• Monitor injection sites for swelling