What does Zactran treat?

What does Zactran treat?

What is Zactran and what is it used for? Zactran is a type of antibiotic called a macrolide that is used to treat the following bacterial infections: bovine respiratory disease (BRD), a lung infection in cattle, caused by the bacteria Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni.

How do you administer Zactran?

DOSAGE and ADMINISTRATION Administer ZACTRAN one time as a subcutaneous injection in the neck at 6 mg/kg (2 mL/110 lb) body weight (BW). If the total dose exceeds 10 mL, divide the dose so that no more than 10 mL is administered at each injection site.

Is Zactran the same as DRAXXIN?

ZACTRAN was superior to DRAXXIN for control of BRD, and BRD with co-morbidity by otitis media (Table 1 and Figure 1). Both antimicrobials were superior to no medication (no metaphylaxis), requiring fewer treatments for BRD and/or otitis media. Mortality was not different among the treatment groups.

How is BRD treated in cattle?

The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) are commonly recommended in combination with an antimicrobial medication when treating BRD. Some studies have identified that the use of NSAIDs reduces rectal temperature and lung damage in animals with BRD.

How long does Zactran take to work?

With ZACTRAN, you typically see improvement within 24 hours. In a study, cattle treated with ZACTRAN responded within 24 hours.

Is Zactran used for pneumonia?

Zactran® (gamithromycin) treats all major bacteria that cause pneumonia.

Does Nuflor treat Mycoplasma?

The drugs available to treat diary calves that show the best results are Nuflor and Draxxin. Two important factors in the treatment of Mycoplasma are early recognition and prolonged treatment.

What does LA 200 Treat in cattle?

Liquamycin LA-200 is indicated in the treatment of bacterial enteritis (scours, colibacillosis) caused by Escherichia coli; pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida; and leptospirosis caused by Leptospira pomona.