Terramycin LA
PLEASE NOTE: A prescription issued by a UK registered vet (MRCVS) is required before this item can be dispatched.
Terramycin LA 200mg/ml Injection 100ml
Product Description
Terramycin LA is a long-acting injectable antibiotic formulated to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in livestock, including cattle, sheep, and pigs. Containing oxytetracycline, this effective formulation provides sustained antibiotic action, making it ideal for managing respiratory infections, soft tissue infections, and other bacterial diseases. Its long-acting properties allow for reduced dosing frequency, making it a convenient choice for farmers and veterinarians.
Key Features:
- Active Ingredient: Formulated with oxytetracycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
- Long-Lasting Action: Provides extended therapeutic effects, allowing for treatment with fewer injections over time, reducing stress on animals.
- Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Effective against common pathogens responsible for infections in livestock, including Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, and E. coli.
- Convenient Administration: Administered via injection, ensuring quick absorption and effective treatment directly into the bloodstream.
- Suitable for Multiple Species: Safe and effective for use in cattle, sheep, and pigs, making it a versatile addition to any veterinary toolkit.
Benefits:
- Rapid Treatment of Infections: Terramycin LA effectively combats bacterial infections, promoting quicker recovery and improving overall animal health.
- Enhances Productivity: By controlling infections, it helps maintain livestock health and productivity, ensuring optimal growth and milk production.
- Reduces Labor and Stress: The long-acting formulation minimizes the need for frequent treatments, saving time and reducing stress for both animals and handlers.
- Veterinarian Approved: Trusted by veterinarians for its safety and effectiveness, Terramycin LA is a reliable choice for managing bacterial infections in livestock.
Terramycin LA is a crucial tool for the treatment of bacterial infections in livestock, offering long-lasting, effective care that helps maintain animal health and productivity. Always consult a veterinarian for appropriate dosing and administration guidelines to achieve the best results.
Cattle
- For the treatment and control of pasteurellosis and pneumonia caused by oxytetracycline sensitive organisms
- As an aid in the treatment of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (New Forest Disease), due to oxytetracycline sensitive strains of Moraxella bovis.
- The product may also be of value for foul-in-the-foot.
Pigs
- For the treatment of pneumonia caused by Pasteurella.
Sheep
- For the control of enzootic abortion and pneumonia caused by oxytetracycline-sensitive organisms.
- As an aid in the treatment of foot rot, acute severe mastitis and infectious ovine keratoconjunctivitis (pink-eye).
Dosage & Administration
For long acting effect Terramcyin/LA should be given by deep intramuscular injection at 1 ml per 10 kg bodyweight.
- In cattle not more than 10 ml,
- In sheep and pigs not more than 5 ml to be given at any one site.
- In pigs weighing less than 10 kg a 1 ml dose should be used.
Withdrawals
Meat & Offal
- Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment.
- Cattle and pigs may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 36 days from the last treatment.
- Sheep may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 24 days from the last treatment.
Milk
- Milk for human consumption must not be taken from cows during treatment.
- Milk for human consumption may only be taken from cows after 7 days from the last treatment.
- Not for use in ewes producing milk for human consumption.
100ml
