Spectam concentrate (Spectinomycin) is a broad-spectrum aminocyclitol antibiotic used in poultry and pigs to control bacterial infections.

INDICATIONS

• In Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks 
  • Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD): Used as an aid in the prevention or control of losses due to CRD associated with susceptible Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and Mycoplasma synoviae (MS).
  • Colibacillosis: Indicated for controlling mortality and lessening the severity of infections caused by Escherichia coli.
  • Salmonellosis: Used in controlling mortality and severity of infections caused by Salmonella typhimurium in newly hatched chicks.
  • Other infections: Can also be used to address fowl cholera and infectious synovitis.
  • Growth promotion: Indicated for increasing weight gain and improving feed efficiency in floor-raised broilers. 
  In Pigs/Piglets
  • Bacterial Enteritis (Scours): Indicated for the treatment and control of enteric colibacillosis (white scours) in pigs under four weeks of age, caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to spectinomycin. 
  In Calves
  • Enteric and Respiratory Infections: Used for the treatment of enteric infections and respiratory disease caused by organisms sensitive to spectinomycin, such as E. coli, Pasteurella spp., and Mycoplasma spp.. 

ADMINISTRATION

• Oral Administration is Key: The product is designed for oral intake because spectinomycin is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, concentrating its effect in the enteric system to treat bacterial enteritis (e.g., E. coli).
• Sole Source of Water: Medicated water should be the only source of drinking water available to the animals during the treatment period to ensure they consume the full, correct dose.
• Preparation: The solution must be prepared daily with fresh water just before use. Any unconsumed medicated water should be discarded after 24 hours.
• Mixing Methods:
  • Directly in Header Tank: The product can be mixed directly into the water header tanks.
  • Proportioner System: It can also be introduced via a water proportioner pump, after dissolving the required amount in a stock solution first.
• Dosage Calculation: The exact daily concentration needs to be calculated based on the animals’ body weight and their estimated daily water consumption to ensure accurate dosing and prevent underdosing.