Oxytetracycline is a broad spectrum antibiotic and is active not only against Gram – positive and Gram negative organisms, but also against mycoplasmas, rickettsias , clamidias and anaplasmas and it has a good effecacy in the local infections caused by these organisms . The method of action is the same as for all tetracyclines and is through interference with protein synthesis.
Indications :
broad spectrum antibiotic whitch is used by uterus in : - Acute uterus infection. - Placenta retenition. - After assistend parturition. - in cattel, sheep and goats
Dosage and Administration :
intra - uterine route
Cattle : 1 – 4 pessaries
Sheep and goats : ½ pessary
The dosage can repeated as required
The orally dose : 2 - 4 pessaries per 50 kg b.w.
Side effects :
Allergic reactions are rare but if observed stop using .