Oxysol 62.5 (Canada)

Manufacturer: Vétoquinol

Oxytetracycline Hcl Soluble Powder

Concentrated Water Soluble Antibiotic For Chickens, Turkeys, Swine, Calves, Sheep And Bees

DIN 00560189

Veterinary Use Only

Active Ingredient	Per 400 G
Oxytetracycline HCl (eq. to 62.5 mg/g)	25 g

Warning

Treated animals must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least: chickens and turkeys - 7 days, swine, calves and sheep - 10 days after the latest treatment with this drug. This product must not be used in laying birds. Do not medicate bees with this drug for at least 4 weeks prior to the main honey flow. Honey or syrup stored during medication periods in combs for surplus honey, should be removed following final medication of the bee colony and must not be used for human food.

Description

Oxytetracycline HCl is an antibiotic similar to tetracycline and chlortetracycline in bacterial spectrum. Oxytetracycline is rapidly absorbed and effective in the treatment of many diseases due to Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, spirochetes, rickettsia and some chlamydia.

Oxysol 62.5 Indications

As an aid in the treatment of infections caused by or associated with microorganisms sensitive to oxytetracycline HCl.

Chickens

Chronic respiratory disease (CRD), cholera and enteritis.

Turkeys

Cholera, enteritis, hexamitiasis and secondary infections associated with bluecomb.

Swine, Calves, Sheep And Lambs

Enteritis (diarrhea) and respiratory diseases.

Bees

American foul brood and European foul brood.

Dosage

Chickens And Turkeys

Dissolve 4 g of powder per 5 L of water or 400 g (1 pouch) of powder per 500 L of drinking water and give for 3 to 5 days.

Swine (scours And Respiratory Diseases)

Dissolve 4 g of powder per 25 kg of body weight every 12 hours, given as a drench in water using a dose syringe or 8 g of powder per 4 L of water or 400 g (1 pouch) of powder per 200 L of drinking water, for 4 or 5 days.

Calves (scours)

Dissolve 4 g of powder per 50 kg of body weight every 12 hours, given as a drench in water or 400 g (1 pouch) of powder per 225 L of drinking water, for 3 to 5 days.

Calves (respiratory Diseases)

Double the above dosage.

Sheep And Lambs

Dissolve 4 g of powder per 25 kg of body weight every 12 hours, given as a drench in water for 4 or 5 days.

Bees: Prevention And Control

Dusting

Add 4 g of powder to 35 g of powdered sugar or 400 g (1 pouch) of powder to 3.5 kg (total of 3.9 kg). Apply the mixture on the outer parts or ends of the frames at the rate of 32 g per colony.

Syrup

Dissolve 4 g of powder in a small quantity of water with 3 kg of a one part sugar, one part water or 400 g (1 pouch) of powder per 300 kg of the 1:1 syrup mixture. Bulk feed the syrup at the rate of 2.5 kg per colony using feeder pails or division board feeders or by filling the combs.

For both the above methods, usually 3 applications at 4 or 5-days interval are required in the spring and/or fall at least 4 weeks before the main honey flow to prevent contamination of marketable honey.

Oxysol 62.5 Caution

Honey from bee colonies likely to be infected with foul brood should not be used for preparation of medicated syrup supplements since it may be contaminated with spores of foul brood and may result in spreading the disease.

Note

Only medicated drinking water should be provided during the treatment period and fresh solutions should be prepared daily. 1 teaspoonful equals 4 g.

The Measuring Cup Contained Herein (10 Kg), When Filled With A Level Quantity Provides Approximately 200 G Of Product.

Storage Conditions

Store between 15°C and 25°C. Protect from humidity.

Vétoquinol N.-A. Inc., 2000, ch. Georges, Lavaltrie, QC, Canada J5T 3S5

Made in Canada

Net	Code
400 g	04520	654604F
10 kg	04522	656033E

Nac No.

12342154