Oxytetracycline Injection

What is Oxytetracycline injection, What is It used for?

 

Oxytetracycline injection is an antibiotic injection that can prevent respiratory tract infection, digestive tract infection, urinary and reproductive system infection and skin and soft tissue infection in pigs, sheep and cattle. Oxytetracycline injection is of great help to animal husbandry, as it can reduce the widespread infection of cattle and sheep caused by disease in order to maintain the quantity and quality of cattle, sheep and pigs. 

Widely Applications

 

1. Respiratory infection: such as pneumonia, respiratory syndrome, etc.
2. Digestive tract infection: such as enteritis, diarrhea, etc.
3. Genitourinary system infection: such as urethritis, metritis, etc.
4. Skin and soft tissue infections: skin diseases, abscesses, etc.

 

Benefits of use

1. Disease prevention: By preventing and controlling bacterial infections, you can reduce the occurrence of disease and improve the overall health of the farm.
2. Growth promotion: In some cases, the moderate use of oxytetracycline can promote animal growth, improve feed utilization, and increase meat or milk production.
3. Reduce medical costs: Effective prevention and treatment of diseases can reduce losses and medical costs caused by diseases, and improve the economic benefits of farming.
4. Improve product quality: Healthy animals produce meat, milk and other products of higher quality and can obtain better market prices.

 

• The injection site is mostly subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and the injection dose needs to be adjusted according to the animal's weight and condition.
• In general, the recommended dose of oxytetracycline is 5-10 mg per kilogram of body weight, injected once every 24 hours.
• Course of treatment: Injections are usually required for 3-5 days, and the specific course of treatment is determined by the veterinarian
• Attention: 

1. Avoid overdose: Strictly follow dosage regulations to avoid overdose and prevent drug toxicity and side effects.

2. After the injection, the animals were observed for allergic reactions or other adverse reactions, such as rashes and breathing difficulties.

3. Follow the prescribed withdrawal period to ensure the complete metabolism of the drug and prevent residues in meat, milk and other products.

1. In combination with other antibiotics: Oxytetracycline in combination with other broad-spectrum antibiotics (such as ampicillin, cephalosporins, etc.) can enhance the antibacterial range and efficacy.
2. In combination with antiparasitic drugs: Oxytetracycline is used in combination with antiparasitic drugs (such as ivermectin, avermectin, etc.) to control both bacterial and parasitic infections.
3. In combination with anti-inflammatory drugs: Oxytetracycline in combination with anti-inflammatory drugs (such as dexamethasone, flunixin, etc.) can reduce the inflammatory response and relieve symptoms.
4. Used in combination with feed additives: Oxytetracycline in combination with feed additives (such as probiotics, enzymes, etc.) can improve digestive health and enhance disease resistance.