Animal health directly affects farm efficiency, profit, and work satisfaction. Timely and correct use of feed antibiotics for cattle helps solve a whole range of problems. With their help, it is possible to cope with bacterial infections and strengthen the immunity of animals. It is permissible to use such products only as prescribed by a veterinarian. This will help avoid adverse reactions.
Why are antibiotics needed for cattle?
Antibiotics are often used in veterinary practice. With their help, it is possible to eliminate various diseases. Such tools help solve the following problems:
- Eliminate infections in livestock and cope with a number of pathologies.
- Biologically active substances can be a source of additional nutrition for animals. This reduces feed costs. In this case, the drugs are used in small doses. As a result, it is possible to strengthen the immune system and reduce the mortality rate. This takes farming to a whole new level.
- Accelerate metabolic processes in the body. This promotes weight gain and increased productivity.
When using such products, it is important to observe the following rules:
- strictly dose in accordance with the instructions;
- mix evenly with feed;
- systematically give with food;
- promptly exclude drugs from the diet of animals that are sent for slaughter.
Antibiotic complexes
There are several types of antibiotic complexes. They differ in the tasks they plan to solve.
Feed
The principle of action of antibiotics used for fattening is to restore normal bacterial flora in the intestines. They suppress the activity of bacteria that produce toxins. This helps strengthen the immune system and restore metabolism.
For growth
For active growth, young animals require vitamins and microelements. Farmers often use stimulants called growth hormones to solve such problems. Such funds not only have a beneficial effect on growth, but also increase productivity.
From diseases
Broad-spectrum antibiotics are used to treat various diseases. They help cope with the following disorders:
- Mastitis.At the same time, the cow's udder and teats swell, and the temperature rises. The milk becomes liquid and sediment appears in it. Ampicillin and Cloxacillin are used for treatment.
- Leptospirosis. The disease is carried by rodents. It can lead to the death of the animal. Azidine is used for treatment.
- Actinomycosis. In this case, fistulas, granulomatous lesions, and abscesses are formed. Oxytetracycline is considered an effective remedy.
The most popular manufacturers
There are a number of popular antibiotics that help cope with major pathologies.
"Ceftioklin"
This remedy successfully eliminates respiratory infections, necrobacteriosis, and postpartum endometritis. The suspension has a yellow or light brown tint. The active ingredient is ceftiofur hydrochloride. Cows should be given 1 milliliter of the product per 50 kilograms of weight. Injections are given subcutaneously or intramuscularly once a day. The course of treatment depends on the diagnosis and, on average, lasts 3-5 days.
Penicillin
The product has a wide spectrum of action. It easily enters tissues and organs and is excreted through the kidneys. Antibiotics based on penicillin are used for pneumonia, bronchitis, and pleurisy. They can treat mastitis, pasteurellosis, anthrax and many other pathologies.
Tetracycline
This substance is most often used in veterinary practice. It helps treat infections associated with gram-positive or gram-negative microorganisms.Products from this group cope with various bacteria - E. coli, staphylococci, streptococci, salmonella.
The drug is used to treat various pathologies - pneumonia, leptospirosis, anthrax. It is also used for coccidiosis, colibacillosis, and salmonellosis. Tetracycline does not provoke adverse reactions, but sometimes individual sensitivity is observed - it manifests itself in the form of allergies.
"Ghentam"
The composition is used to treat infectious pathologies of the respiratory organs, digestive system, skin, and soft tissues. It is also suitable for the treatment of necrobacteriosis and atrophic rhinitis.
The product is produced in the form of an injection suspension. It is packaged in glass bottles. "Gestam" needs to be administered once a day. For 10 kilograms of body weight, use 1 milliliter of suspension.
"Oflosan"
The active component of the drug is ofloxacin. It is released in the form of a solution. The product is intended for oral use. "Oflosan" has antibacterial and antimycoplasma effects. It prevents the development of many bacterial microorganisms.
The drug is used for infectious lesions of the digestive and genitourinary systems. It should be used for streptococcosis, peritonitis, necrotic enteritis. For 10 kilograms of weight, use 0.5 milligrams of solution. It is usually added to water.
Is it possible to drink milk from cows that take medicine?
While a cow is being treated with antibiotics, drinking its milk is prohibited. Veterinarians say that this can be done only 14-18 days after completing the use of the drug. Therefore, it is important to buy dairy products from trusted sellers. In addition, products sold on the market must undergo laboratory tests.
Feed antibiotics are highly effective. They help cope with bacterial infections, normalize intestinal microflora, restore metabolic processes and strengthen the immune system. It is recommended to give such drugs strictly according to the doctor’s instructions.
