Norfenicol
PLEASE NOTE: A prescription issued by a UK registered vet (MRCVS) is required before this item can be dispatched.
Norfenicol 300 mg/ml Injection
Product Description
Norfenicol 300 mg/ml Injection is a powerful broad-spectrum antibiotic designed to treat and control respiratory infections and other bacterial diseases in cattle and pigs. Its active ingredient, florfenicol, is highly effective against bacteria that cause Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) and Swine Respiratory Disease (SRD), promoting faster recovery and improved herd health. Norfenicol provides long-lasting action, reducing the need for multiple treatments and ensuring optimal care for livestock.
Key Features:
- Active Ingredient: Contains florfenicol, a potent broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against key bacterial pathogens such as Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, and Histophilus somni in cattle, and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in pigs.
- Fast-Acting Treatment: Provides rapid relief from respiratory infections, reducing the severity of symptoms and helping animals recover faster.
- Long-Lasting Efficacy: Delivers sustained antibacterial action, minimizing the need for frequent re-treatment, which reduces labor and stress on the animals.
- Broad-Spectrum Protection: Targets a wide range of respiratory pathogens, making it a versatile solution for respiratory infections in livestock.
- Convenient Administration: Can be administered via intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, allowing flexibility in treatment.
Benefits:
- Effective Disease Control: Norfenicol helps control and eliminate bacterial infections, reducing the risk of disease spread and improving overall herd health.
- Supports Quick Recovery: Fast-acting formulation helps livestock recover more quickly from respiratory diseases, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Reduces Labor and Treatment Costs: Long-lasting action reduces the need for repeated doses, saving time and lowering treatment costs.
- Trusted by Veterinarians: Proven to be safe and effective, Norfenicol is a widely trusted option for managing respiratory infections in cattle and pigs.
Norfenicol 300 mg/ml Injection is an essential tool for managing respiratory infections in livestock, providing fast and lasting relief to ensure healthier, more productive animals. Always follow veterinary guidance for dosing and administration to achieve the best results.
Dosage & Administration
Cattle:
Intramuscular Injection: 20 mg/kg bodyweight (1 ml/15 kg) to be administered twice 48 hours apart using a 16-gauge needle.
Subcutaneous Injection: 40 mg/kg bodyweight (2 ml/15 kg) to be administered once only using a 16-gauge needle.
The dose volume given at any one injection site should not exceed 10 ml.
The injection should only be given in the neck.
Pigs:
Intramuscular Injection: 15 mg/kg bodyweight (1 ml per 20 kg) into the neck muscle twice at 48 hour intervals using a 16-gauge needle.
The volume administered per injection site should not exceed 3 ml.
Withdrawals
Cattle – Meat and offal:
By intramuscular injection (at 20 mg/kg, twice): 39 days
By subcutaneous injection (at 40 mg/kg, once): 44 days
Milk – Not permitted for use in lactating animals producing milk for human consumption.
Swine – Meat and offal:
By intramuscular injection (at 15 mg/kg, twice): 22 days
Available in 100ml & 250ml
