For the treatment of heartwater, tickborne gallsickness (anaplasmosis), pneumonia, footrot, joint-ill, navel-ill and pink eye (infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis) in cattle, sheep, goats and pigs
FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
CAUTION
COMPOSITION:
Each ml contains:
Oxytetracycline (as dihydrate) 200 mg
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Use only as directed
Terralon LA is for deep intramuscular injection only. It is strongly recommended to divide the intramuscular dosages over two or more injection sites – maximum 15 ml per injection site in cattle over 150 kg, and 7 ml in pigs, calves, sheep and goats. Injection sites should be alternated.
Cattle: 1 ml/10 kg body mass (equivalent to 20 mg/kg body mass). If necessary repeat after 72 hours.
Sheep: 1 ml/10 kg body mass (equivalent to 20 mg/kg body mass). If necessary repeat after 60 hours.
Goats: 1 ml/10 kg body mass (equivalent to 20 mg/kg body mass). If necessary repeat after 72 hours.
Pigs: 1 ml/10 kg body mass (equivalent to 20 mg/kg body mass). If necessary repeat after 72 hours.
In case of tickborne gallsickness (anaplasmosis), repetitive treatments (10-14 day treatment period) are necessary to eliminate the parasite from carriers.
WARNINGS:
Animals intended for human consumption should not, after last treatment, be slaughtered or the milk used within the time period indicated below
SPECIES |
MEAT |
MILK |
Cattle |
30 days |
6 days |
Pigs |
22 days |
- |
Sheep |
22 days |
6 days |
Goats |
30 days |
8 days |
PRECAUTIONS:
N.B. Although studies indicate that Terralon LA is well tolerated, a transient irritation may occur at the site of the injection. In lactating animals a small drop in milk production (up to 3 days) may be observed.
Hypersensitivity reactions occur occasionally.
Note to veterinarian:
In case of a serious anaphylactic reaction, the administration of epinephrine, antihistamines and corticosteroids should be considered.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store below 25 °C and protect from light
PRESENTATION:
Amber coloured glass vials containing 100 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml sterile solution.
REGISTRATION HOLDER:
VIRBAC RSA (Pty) Ltd
(Reg. No. 1990/003743/07)
Private Bag X115
Halfway House
1685
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 657-6000
REGISTRATION NUMBERS:
South Africa Reg. No. G2676 (Act 36/1947)
Namibia Reg. No. V15/17.1.2/1297 NS0
Zambia MA No: 359/734V POM-V