| Antibiotics & Their Uses The information contained here is not a replacement for accurate veterinary help or diagnosis but to aid in understanding the use and principals of over the counter drugs and remedies available for treatments. Before the use of any antibiotic or treatment seek professional help and a proper diagnosis, read all manufactures directions including weights/measures and with- drawl times. Even Natural remedies can be detrimental to health if not properly used. Check all expiration dates. Follow instructions on safe keeping of all drug related substances. Note your weights and measures. All medication dosages are prepared and delivered based upon the weight of the patient. For better understanding refer to Conversion Chart Note the term Stock Solution. Stock solution is never your primary source of treatment. ASPIRIN Tablets (5 grain) dissolved in warm water 1 tablet / 250 ml water 1 baby aspirin (81 mg)/454 gm body weight For the relief of pain caused by injuries to dubbing, and fever due to illness. Given orally with dropper. ALBON For the treatment of coccidiosis, fowl cholera and infectious coryza. This is a sulfa-based drug, and has an advantage over other sulfa-based drugs, as it remains in the blood longer, and in higher concentration. Dosage: 1 Teaspoon/Gallon for 7 days. Amoxicillin Not as broad spectrum as Baytril but effective in treating serious infections. Comes in tablet form (50mg), which can be used once or twice daily, on individual cases. Flock treatment best accomplished using 3grams per gallon for 5-10 days. Medi-Amp 20% INJ Ampicillin is a semi-synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic with bactericidal activity against a large number of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. After Intramuscular injection, Ampicillin is very quickly resorbed and within one hour following injection maximum blood concentrations are reached, which are maintained for about 20 hours. Bacterial infections caused by micro-organisms susceptible to penicillin’s, like intestinal, respiratory, urogenital infections, mastitis, metritis, arthritis and secondary infections during the course of viral diseases Ampicillin is incompatible with tetracycline’s, chloramphenicol and sulfonamides. The general dose is: 1 ml per 20 kg bodyweight, twice daily, during 3 - 5 days. This dosage may be increased in mammals, without risk for toxicity. Use Conversion Chart Baytril 2.27% injectable Baytril for dogs, the dosage is 0.2 cc/lb of body weight, IM injection twice daily, for 5 days. Baytril is available in three different tablet strengths and as a injectable solution. For pigeons the recommended tablet dose is 5mg per pigeon for 5-10 days Baytril Oral dosage calculator Use the conversion Chart to convert weights to Grams first.CHART AMPROLIUM (CORID , AMPROL) The drug of choice by many against coccidiosis, it is highly effective and can be mixed with other drugs. Dosage delivery will depend upon the percentage of strength. 1 teaspoon/gallon (20% powder) for 3 - 5 days. 1 tablespoon(9% solution) to 1 Gallon of water for 3-5 days. Amprolium 17% 1 gr/liter of drinking water 3-5 (American soy Bean federation) Vitamins should not be used during treatment, but are recommended after treatment for depletion during treatment. Most water-soluble products use a dilution ratio of ounces to Gallons/quarts refer to Conversion Chart  for conversion of OZ. To Tablespoons  conversion formulas
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