Used for:
For the control of swine respiratory disease associated with Pasteurella multocida and Haemophilus parasuis in groups of swine in buildings where a respiratory disease outbreak is diagnosed. For the control of swine resp...
Dosing note:
Exact dosing depends on your pet's species, weight, and health status. Use your veterinarian's instructions for the exact dose and schedule.
What to watch for:
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Feed continuously for a single, 14-day period to provide 12.5 mg tilmicosin/kg of body weight/day
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The safety of tilmicosin has not been established in cattle intended for breeding purposes
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This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older
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Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk
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This drug product is not approved for use in calves intended to be processed for veal
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A withdrawal period has not been established in pre-ruminating calves
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Cattle intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 28 days of the last treatment with this drug product
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Feed continuously as the sole ration for 21-day period, beginning approximately 7 days before an anticipated disease outbreak
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The safety of tilmicosin has not been established in male swine intended for breeding purposes
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Swine intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 7 days of the last treatment with this drug product
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Tilmicosin is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older
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Tilmicosin is not approved for use in calves intended to be processed for veal
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Feed only to cattle being fed in confinement for slaughter
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Feed continuously for 14 days to provide 12.5 mg tilmicosin/kg/head/day
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Feed continuously in complete feed at a rate of 50 to 480 milligrams of monensin per head per day
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No additional improvement in feed efficiency has been shown from feeding monensin at levels greater than 30 grams per ton (360 milligrams per head per day)
When to call the vet:
- Repeated vomiting or diarrhea.
- Severe lethargy (hard to wake, very low energy).
- Collapse or fainting.
- Trouble breathing.
- Facial swelling or hives.
- Blood in vomit or stool.
What to tell or ask your vet today:
- Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
- Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
- How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?