Milozacin is an antibiotic indicated for use in aquaculture to treat bacterial infections in fish.
INDICATIONS
Milozacin is a 4-quinolone antibiotic identified in international aquaculture as a veterinary fish medicine for use against :
- Bacterial Pathogens: It is used against various Gram-negative bacteria that affect finfish, particularly in intensive farming environments like salmon and trout aquaculture.
- Furunculosis: Like other quinolones used in the European Union and other regions, it is indicated for treating infections caused by Aeromonas salmonicida.
- Systemic Bacterial Infections: Utilized to manage outbreaks of systemic diseases where the bacteria are sensitive to 4-quinolone agents.
Important Regulatory Note:
Milozacin is subject to strict international regulations regarding residue limits in seafood intended for human consumption. May be banned or strictly limited in certain regions, to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance.
ADMINISTRATION
Typically administered via medicated feed, water bath (static or flow-through immersion), or sometimes directly as an injection,
- Medicated Feed:
- The antibiotic powder is incorporated into fish feed, often using fish or canola oil as a binder to stick it to pellets.
- This mixture is then fed to the fish for a set number of days.
- Water Baths (Immersion):
- Static Bath: The fish are placed in a tank with a specific concentration of the drug for a set period (e.g., 1-hour treatments).
- Flow-Through: The medicated water is continuously flushed through the tank.
- Dosages are in milligrams per liter (mg/L) and vary greatly.
- Injection (Less Common for General Use):
- For treatments or larger fish, aquatic vets may use injections, similar to other small animals, often with specialized equipment.
