What is Cephapirin sodium?
ToDAY (cephapirin sodium) is a cephalosporin which possesses a wide range of antimicrobial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It is derived biosynthetically from 7-aminocephalosporanic acid. Each 10 mL disposable syringe contains 200 mg of cephapirin activity in a stable peanut oil gel.
How do you use Cephapirin sodium ToDAY?
Carefully scrub the teat end and orifice with 70% alcohol, using a separate swab for each teat. Allow to dry. ToDAY (cephapirin sodium) is packaged with the Opti-Sert® Protective Cap. For partial insertion: Twist off upper portion of the Opti-Sert Protective Cap to expose 3–4 mm of the syringe tip.
What is Cephapirin benzathine used for?
Cephapirin benzathine is a benzathine salt form of a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephapirin benzathine has a wide range of activity against gram negative and gram positive bacteria. It has also been used as an antifungal in animals infected with Candida albicans.
How do you treat mastitis ToDAY?
Dosage Information
- Infuse a 10 mL syringe (200 mg of cephapirin activity per syringe) once the quarter has been completely milked out.
- Repeat once only in 12 hours.
- For lactating cows only.
- Milk withdrawal: 96 hours after the last treatment.
- Slaughter withdrawal: 4 days after the last treatment.
What is Metricure?
An intrauterine suspension of cefapirin for treatment of endometritis in cows. Cefapirin, a first generation cephalosporin, is a broad spectrum antibiotic with bactericidal action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
What is tomorrow dry cow?
Tomorrow is a mastitis treatment for dry cows containing cephapirin benzathine. Each 10 ml syringe has 300 mg of cephapirin activity in a stable peanut oil gel. Treatment with Tomorrow is recommended for use during the dry period of any cow known to harbor mastitis organisms.
What is dry CLOX?
DRY-CLOX is a dry-cow antibiotic mastitis treatment that provides bactericidal activity against Gram-positive bacteria including Strep agalactiae, penicillin-resistant Staph aureus and non-penicillinase-producing Staph aureus.
What is Metricure used for?
Metricure is indicated for the treatment of subacute and chronic endometritis in cows (at least 14 days after parturition) caused by bacteria sensitive to cefapirin. For uses, dosage, contra-indications and warnings please consult product leaflet. Further information is available on request. Use medicines responsibly.
How do you Metricheck a cow?
The Process. A rubber scoop attached to a steel rod (Metrichecker) is carefully inserted in to the vagina. Cows with endometritis may have an abnormal discharge. In some cases it may be necessary to manually examine the cow’s uterus in addition to using the Metrichecking device.
What is ToMORROW dry cow used for?
ToMORROW (Cephapirin Benzathine) Dry Cow Mastitis Treatment Formulated with cephapirin benzathine and shown by extensive clinical studies to be efficacious in the treatment of mastitis in dry cows, when caused by Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus including penicillin-resistant strains.
How do you use Metricure?
Product Description
- Fix the syringe to the catheter.
- Take the cervix of the uterus into one gloved hand introduced into the rectum.
- Introduce the catheter through the cervix into the lumen of the uterus, by gentle oscillating movements of the cervix.
- Inject Metricure.
How do you prevent metritis in cattle?
Preventing metritis
- Establish a cut-off in breeding attempts after a certain day in milk to avoid long lactation cows that are more likely to become over-conditioned.
- Evaluate and record the body condition score (BCS) of cows at dry and heifers at 60 days prior to calving date to monitor.
