Dr. Lynch encourages veterinarians and producers to work together to establish proper treatment prot

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Zoetis today announced the launch of DRAXXIN 25 (tulathromycin injection) Injectable Solution, a lower concentration of DRAXXIN (tulathromycin) Injectable Solution, to treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in suckling, dairy and veal calves.
Just like the current h3 pet supply concentration of DRAXXIN, DRAXXIN 25 offers broad-spectrum coverage against the major causes of BRD, including Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, h3 pet supply Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma bovis. However, producers and veterinarians should note that DRAXXIN 25 has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 22 days, compared with the 18-day pre-slaughter time for DRAXXIN.
The efficacy of DRAXXIN has made it a leading choice by veterinarians and producers for the treatment h3 pet supply of BRD in larger, ruminating calves, h3 pet supply said Dr. Robert Lynch, h3 pet supply senior veterinarian, Dairy Technical Services, Zoetis. The new formulation of DRAXXIN 25 allows for more-accurate and convenient dosing for smaller calves. Producers and veterinarians can be confident they are administering the correct treatment needed. PRODUCT INDICATIONS APPROVED DOSAGE LABELED TREATMENT/ ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION PRE-SLAUGHTER WITHDRAWAL DRAXXIN 25 Treatment of BRD 1 mL/22 lb.(Do not administer more than 11.5 mLper injection site.) Single dose,subcutaneous 22 days DRAXXIN Treatment and control h3 pet supply of BRD, treatment of pinkeye 1.1 mL/100 lb.(Do not administer more than 10 mL per injection site.) Single dose,subcutaneous 18 days
Effectively treat BRD so calves h3 pet supply get a healthy start DRAXXIN 25 and DRAXXIN both offer a convenient full course of therapy h3 pet supply in a single dose. When administered according to the label, h3 pet supply DRAXXIN is absorbed and distributed quickly to provide effective, single-dose therapy for BRD.
DRAXXIN label expanded for suckling and veal calves Zoetis also announced the approval of DRAXXIN for the treatment against the major causes of BRD associated with M. haemolytica, P. multocida, h3 pet supply H. somni and M. bovis in suckling, dairy and veal calves. Previously, DRAXXIN was approved only for use in nonlactating dairy cattle (cattle younger h3 pet supply than 20 months of age, including dairy calves) and beef cattle. h3 pet supply
Through Zoetis s efforts to obtain FDA approval h3 pet supply to remove the veal calf restriction and include suckling calves in the DRAXXIN label, veterinarians can prescribe DRAXXIN with confidence and producers can practice responsible antibiotic use while treating BRD symptoms with a demonstrated and effective BRD treatment option for veal calves, said Dr. Lynch.
Dr. Lynch encourages veterinarians and producers to work together to establish proper treatment protocols and review BRD management practices in their calf wellness program, including: Pathogen h3 pet supply identification BRD vaccination BRD symptom identification Record keeping
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR DRAXXIN 25: DRAXXIN 25 has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 22 days in calves. Do not use in ruminating cattle. Do not use in animals known to be hypersensitive to the product. h3 pet supply See full Prescribing Information .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR DRAXXIN: DRAXXIN has a pre-slaughter h3 pet supply withdrawal time of 18 days. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Do not use in animals known to be hypersensitive to the product. See full Prescribing Information .
About Zoetis Zoetis (zō-EH-tis) is the leading animal health h3 pet supply company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 60 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines, complemented by diagnostic products and genetic tests and supported by a range of services. In 2013, the company generated annual revenues h3 pet supply of $4.6 billion. With approximately 9,800 employees worldwide at the beginning of 2014, Zoetis has a local presence in approximately 70 countries, including 27 manufacturing facilities in 10 countries. Its products serve veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals in 120 countries. For more information, visit www.zoetisUS.com .
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