What is Oxytetracycline?
Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic in the tetracycline family. It is derived from the fermented product of Streptomyces rimosus. Oxytetracycline works by inhibiting protein synthesis in the bacteria. It is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Diplococcus pneumoniae, and Escherichia coli. It also shows action against Chlamydia, Rickettsia, and spirochetes.
What is oxytetracycline used for in cattle?
Oxytetracycline (OTC) is a tetracycline antibiotic administered to dairy cows and bullocks for treatment and collective prophylaxis of bovine mastitis.
- Respiratory Diseases: Effective in treating bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
- Gastrointestinal Infections: Used to manage infections caused by pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella in the digestive tract.
- Bacterial Infections: Treats a variety of bacterial infections, including those affecting the skin, soft tissues, and urinary tract.
- Metritis: Used in cases of uterine infections in postpartum cattle.
