About This Product
Treatment
For the treatment of conditions caused by, or associated with Oxytetracycline susceptible
organisms, where prolonged antibiotic treatment is indicated, or where frequent animal handling
and repeat treatment is not feasible.
Cattle: For the treatment of tick-borne gall sickness (anaplasmosis), heartwater, pneumonia,
footrot, joint-ill and pink eye (infectious bovine keretoconjunctivitis).
Sheep and Goats: For the treatment of heartwater, pneumonia, footrot, joint-ill and navel-ill.
Pigs: For the treatment of pneumonia, joint-ill and naval-ill.
Precautions
Use only as directed. Do not inject intravenously. The basic dose-rate is 1 ml per 10 kg body mass by
deep intramuscular injection (except in piglets-see below). The recommended site of injection is
the side of the neck. Usually a single treatment is sufficient, but a second injection may be given
after 72 hours in more chronic cases (e.g. pink eye in cattle). A temporary swelling may be seen at
the site of injection.
Dosage
Cattle: 1 ml/ 10 kg body mass by deep intramuscular injection. Maximum 10 ml per injection site.
Sheep and Goats: 1 ml/10 kg mass by deep intramuscular injection. Maximum 5 ml per injection site.
Pigs: Piglets less than 2 kg live mass 0.5 ml subcutaneously behind the ear. Piglets 2-10 kg live mass
1 ml per subcutaneously behind the ear. Larger pigs 1 ml/10 kg live mass by deep intramuscular
injection. Maximum 10 ml per injection site.
Animal may not be slaughtered for human consumption within 21 days of the treatment. Milk from
treated cows may not be used for human consumption within 7 days of last treatment. Use only in
cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Do not inject piglets with iron preparations on the same day.
Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals. Although this remedy has been
extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of
a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration
holder.
- 30ml – 100114
- 100ml – 100415
- 500ml – 100416
Swamycin LA: The trusted choice for effective treatment against Oxytetracycline susceptible organisms. With its targeted approach, alongside proper administration and proven results, this product guarantees optimal animal health and well-being.
