Apramycin is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment gastrointestinal and systemic bacterial infections in calves, pigs, lambs, and poultry.
INDICATIONS
- Calves : Treats colibacillosis and salmonellosis.
- Pigs (weaned piglets) : Addresses bacterial enteritis and E. coli infections.
- Lambs : Used for colibacillosis.
- Chickens (broilers) : Manages septicaemia caused by E. coli.
- Rabbits : Treats infections of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Bacterial enteritis (diarrhea)
- Colibacillosis (E. coli infections)
- Salmonellosis
- Infections caused by Proteus, Klebsiella, Brachyspira, and Mycoplasma spp
ADMINISTRATION
- Drinking Water: The powder is dissolved in fresh tap water. It is recommended to withhold plain drinking water for approximately 2 hours before treatment to ensure animals consume the medicated water immediately.
- Milk or Milk Replacer: For pre-ruminant calves, the powder can be mixed into milk. The milk replacer should be prepared first, then the powder should be added and stirred vigorously for about 5 minutes.
- Animal Feed: When used as a feed additive, it is often mixed as a premix. It is recommended to first mix the required quantity with a small amount of feed (20–50 kg) before incorporating it into the total volume to ensure even distribution.
- Freshness: Medicated water must be replaced every 24 hours; medicated milk or milk replacers should be consumed immediately after preparation.
- Sole Source: While being treated, the medicated water or feed should be the only source available to the animals to ensure they receive the full dose.
