Tylosin is indicated for bacterial and mycoplasma infections in beef cattle, non-lactating dairy cattle, and swine.
INDICATIONS
– For respiratory infections:
Treats conditions like shipping fever and pneumonia in cattle, and respiratory infections in pigs and poultry.
– For bovine and ovine infections:
Effective against metritis (uterine infection) and acute mastitis (udder infection) in cows, sheep, and goats.
– For mycoplasma infections:
Used to treat mycoplasmal infections, which are a common cause of respiratory and joint issues in various animals.
ADMINISTRATION
- Primary Route: Deep intramuscular (IM) injection is the standard method for most species, including cattle, swine, sheep, and goats.
- Secondary Route: In cattle only, it can sometimes be administered by slow intravenous (IV) injection. Rapid IV injection must be avoided as it can cause serious adverse reactions like ataxia or respiratory distress.
- Site Management:
- Rotation: You must alternate injection sites for repeated daily doses to reduce local tissue irritation.
- Volume Limits: To prevent tissue damage, do not exceed 10–15 mL per site in cattle and 5 mL per site in swine.
- Species-Specific Locations: For livestock, injections should generally be given in the anterior half of the neck.
