In cattle, Ampicillin is used for the treatment of respiratory infections: bacterial pneumonia caused by Bacillus aeruginosa, Klebsiella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pasteurella multocida, and ampicillin-susceptible Escherichia coli (Shipboard Fever, Calf Pneumonia, and Bovine Pneumonia).
What is Ampicillin used for in cattle?
Indications of Cattle Ampicillin Sodium for Injection
- Respiratory tract infections in cattle: e.g. pneumonia, bronchitis, etc.
- Digestive tract infections: bacterial enteritis, diarrhea, etc.
- Urinary tract infections: cystitis, pyelonephritis, etc.
- Skin and soft tissue infections: abscesses, trauma infections caused by staphylococci, streptococci, etc.
How can Ampicillin Sodium help cattle?
This antibiotic can help in treating local and systemic infections in animals. It demonstrates heightened efficacy against enterococci and gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Additionally, it proves effective against non-beta-lactamase-producing bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Shigella spp. It can also be used for treating meningitis in animals. This antibiotic acts by inhibiting the biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide. It is especially effective against Streptococcus spp. and Staphylococcus spp, this also includes Streptococcus equi. Most of the respiratory infections in animals are treated with Ampicillin. Abscesses and wounds can also be treated. High dosages of this antibiotic will allow the passing of the blood-brain barrier and lead to meningitis treatment.