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Species
Beef Cattle
Disease Condition
Actinomycosis (Lumpy Jaw)
Comments
Concurrent antimicrobial treatment with sodium iodide treatment recommended; however, long-acting penicillins to not reach therapeutic blood levels.. Repeat the dose in 3 to 5 days if required. If no improvement in the condition is noted within 36-48 hours, the treatment/diagnosis should be re-evaluated.<br><br> Specific Comments: Considering culling affected animals and not treating. No scientific data to indicate this antimicrobial effective.

Participant Info

Organ System
Musculoskeletal
Production Phase
Beef
Diagnosis
Clinical signs: hard immovable bony swelling on mandible or maxilla. Eventually discharge.
Microbial Agents
<em>Actinomyces bovis</em>
Antimicrobials Required
No
Prophylaxis (P) or Control (C) / Metaphylaxis (M) / Therapy (T)
T
Labeled
E
VDD Category
2 (II)
Recommended or Alternate Treatment
Alternate
Antimicrobial, Vaccine or Other
Antimicrobial
Active Ingredient(s)
Benzylpenicillin benzathine and Benzylpenicillin procaine
Sample Brand Trade Names
Duplocillin LA
Dosage
22,000 IU/kg (3.3 ml/45 kg)
Route of Administration
IM
Duration
repeat dose in 3 to 5 days if required
Frequency
1-2 times
Withdrawal Time
14 days
References
Merck Vet Manual, Veterinary Medicine 11th edition
Date Updated
Updated as of 05-March-2021

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