| Sulfamethazine (Sulmet) Sulfamethazine is a sulfa drug that is a coccidiosis treatment. WARNING there is concern with the use of sulfa drugs and kidney failure, due to the expulsion of the product via the kidneys. This can cause the kidneys in avian to become over worked. Not recommended for use on Racing Pigeons during racing, fowl typically become listless while being medicated. 1 tablespoon/gallon for 3 - 5 days Ery-Mycin Formerly Gallimycin Aids in control of Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD) and Infectious Coryza. Will treat 130 gallons of drinking water when mixed at rate of 1/2 tsp per gallon. Gallimycin Injectable ½ cc IM 3-5 days Terramycin 10 gm Oxytetracycline Hydochloride. Broad spectrum antibiotic for respiratory problems, including CRD, Infectious Synovitus and Fowl Cholera. 1 tsp per gallon. ERYTHROMYCIN soluable powder for CRD, Mycroplasma, air sacculitis & mild sinusitis 500mg/gallon Conversion chart Amoxycillin is a semi-synthetic broad-spectrum penicillin with bactericidal action against both grampositive and gramnegative bacteria. Gastrointestinal, respiratory and urogenital infections and mastitis caused by for amoxycillin sensitive micro-organisms, like E. coli, Streptococci, Penicillinase Negative Staphylococci, Erysipelothrix, Corynebacterium, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Clostridium, Campylobacter and Salmonella spp., in calves, sheep, goats, swine and poultry. Powder for oral administration. Withdrawl Times Poultry - 3 days. For oral administration Poultry: 1 kg per 750 - 1000 litre drinking-water for 3 - 5 days USE CONVERSION CHART Aureomycin 10 gm Chlortetracyline Hydrochloride. Used for chronic respiratory disease (CRD), colds, coryza, cholera and enteritis. Will treat 50 gallons of drinking water when mixed at rate of 1 tsp per gallon. Tylon- 50 Injectable IM ½ cc for 3-5 days 1 ml/ cc 6.25 lbs. Use CONVERSION CHART TYLAN Soluble Powder Respiratory problems 1 - 2 Teaspoon/Gallon for 7-14 days. Works in combination with tetracycline. Spectinomycin Spectinomycin is a bactericidal antibiotic that is effective against a broad range of Gram positive and Gram-negative bacterium. Gram positive bacteria like Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. and against Treponetna hyodysenteriae and Mycroplascna spp. Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Mycroplasma and Catnpylobacter spp. Withdrawal - Times Poultry and turkeys - 7 days. Recommended dosages- Poultry and turkeys: 0.5 ml per 2.5 kg bodyweight for 3 days. Shortly after injection a slight pain, itching or diarrhea can occur. Penicillin Injectable/ Tablet Oral dosages Penicillin G: Penicillin G Potassium, Penicillin G Procaine, Flo-Cillin, Pen BP-48, Crystiben, Dual-Pen and Pen-V) administered at a rate of 15,000 units per pound of body weight. Each cc of this product contains 300,000 units of penicillin delivered by Intramuscular injection for treatment of bacterial infections. Ampicillin. 25 mg. tablets (Fish-Cillin) Ampicilin powder 1.5 gr/litter of water 2-5 days withdrawal period 5 days Penicillin G Potassium powder Penicillin’s are relatively safe antibiotics, which can be given orally or by injection. There are many forms of penicillin, so dosages vary greatly. Inadequate doses or treatment periods, or over dosage, can cause significant problems. Signifigent improvement should be seen in a time frame of just a few hours to no longer than 3 days depending on the volume of penicillin being delivered. If no improvement is seen stop administering and seek a proper diagnosis. Claims have been made that Pen-G is slow to absorb not reaching proper blood levels. Pneumonia (shipping fever complex) caused by Streptococcus spp., Corynebacterium pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Intramuscular injection. Dosage is dependent upon units and body weight. Label should specify the number of units to be delivered. 1 cc (ml) per 100 lb for 3-5 days is a common dose for mammals. Though you will find it can be used at higher dosages and/or given under the skin (SQ) rather than in the muscle (IM) due to its slow absorption rate. Can be used for bacteria related issues from wounds, bumble foot caused by staff. Rates for poultry use vary from 1/5- .2 ml to ¼ - .25 ml/cc lb. once or twice daily depending upon the severity of the infection. Only for 3 to 7 days. Many recommend the first initial dose at a higher rate then tapering off as treatment continues. Pen-v has a higher absorption rate than Pen-G. Read information provided by manufacturers before administering. Use Conversion Chart TETRASOL Control of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) and air sac disease caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Escherichla coli; infectious synovitis caused by Mycoplasma synoviae sensitive to tetracycline hydrochloride. For Chickens and Turkeys. Use soluble powder in the drinking water at a drug level of 400-800 mg / 2.52 oz. for 1 gallon 200 mg/2.52 oz. for 2 gallons of water for 3-5 days. For conversion of ounces to tablespoons refer to conversion chart TETRACYCLINE SOLUBLE POWDER available in different strengths Administered orally in drinking water required milligrams for effectiveness Use 4 teaspoonfuls per gallon of the regular strength or 2 teaspoonfuls per gallon of the concentrate 3-5 days Binds with calcium so consider pulling grit-containing calcium (oyster shell and health grits) during use. 200-800 mg/gal (chickens) 400 mg/gal (turkeys) 25 mg/pound body weight (turkeys) *insert link OXYTETRACYCLINE Long-acting LA 200-Pfizer (no known poultry dose) Oxytetracycline powder 50mg/liter of drinking water for 5 days a 5-day withdrawal LA 200 - Calves/ Sheep/ Goats/ Pigs/ Dogs - 0.5ml - 1ml per 5 kg body weight for 3-5 days. TERRAMYCIN EYE OINTMENT Apply directly to the eye. Antibiotic ophthalmic ointment. Use in treatment of bacterial infections of eyes caused by conjunctivitis, pinkeye, corneal ulcer, secondary bacterial complications of distemper and other inflammatory conditions.For best results on poultry apply at night when fowl roost. 3.5 mg. tube. Each gram contains 5 mg.oxtetracycline and 10,000 units of polymyxin-B-sulfate. NFZ Puffer - for Eye & Ear Infections (45gm) A wound powder which can be used in a water soluble base for eye & ear infections in dogs and cats. Also used for surface wounds, cuts & abrasions, pink eye in cattle, sheep & goats. Conjunctivitis and other bacterial related problems. Recommended by pigeon breeders. Yellow powder may stain white feathers. Contains 0.2 percent Nitrofurazone.
Apply daily until danger from infection is eliminated or until healing takes place. For poultry apply at roost. COPPER SULFATE SOLUTION Copper sulfate is a fungicide used to control bacterial and fungal diseases WARNING copper sulfate is considerd toxic and its use should be carefully measured. Never apply copper sulfate directly as treatment Always prepare and use a Stock solution at the appropriate and proportioned ratio Use this solution as a treatment for mycosis (mold infection) in the crop. Treatment for Canker and "Thrush". If stock solution is dispenced properly can be used to control algae in standing water. Dissolve .5 lb copper sulfate and .5 cup vinegar into 1 gallon of water for a "stock" solution. Dispense stock solution at the rate of 1 oz per gallon for the final drinking solution. OR dissolve 1 oz copper sulfate and 1 tablespoon of vinegar into 15 gallons water. A Proper Stock solution can be used to reduce algae in water Helpful Medical Links Medical Information & Drug doses for Pigeons Drug calculator for Rabbits Learn how to calculate drug dosages (formula)can be used for small mammels/avian & Reptiles
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