What is Cefquinome Sulfate used for in cows?

What is Cefquinome Sulfate used for in cows?

Cefquinome Sulfate for Injection is a fourth-generation cephalosporin broad-spectrum antibiotic, suitable for the treatment of a variety of bacterial diseasesin in cows and cattle, such as respiratory tract infections, mastitis and hoof lobotomy and other infectious diseases. It has a wide antibacterial spectrum, with excellent efficacy against both Gram-positive and negative bacteria.

Cefquinome sulfate is widely used in dairy cattle to treat infections, particularly mastitis caused by susceptible bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus uberis, and Streptococcus dysgalactiae. This antibiotic is highly effective due to its broad-spectrum activity and stability against β-lactamase enzymes, making it suitable for targeting both Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens that are common in cattle infections. For intramammary treatment during lactation, cefquinome sulfate works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to rapid bactericidal action. When administered, it primarily eliminates through milk, which aids in effectively treating the infection in the udder.