By Fajt, V. R., Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2001
Description
This article reviews some of the issues surrounding antimicrobial use in treating diseases that cause lameness in cattle. The discussion includes sections on selection of an antimicrobial, regimen design, and medication of multiple animals. Pathogen susceptibility testing is covered, along with empiric selection of antimicrobials. Other issues covered include regional perfusion and topical application of antimicrobials, antimicrobials in footbaths and in feed, and withdrawal time estimates. [References: 55]
This article reviews some of the issues surrounding antimicrobial use in treating diseases that cause lameness in cattle. The discussion includes sections on selection of an antimicrobial, regimen design, and medication of multiple animals. Pathogen susceptibility testing is covered, along with empiric selection of antimicrobials. Other issues covered include regional perfusion and topical application of antimicrobials, antimicrobials in footbaths and in feed, and withdrawal time estimates. [References: 55]
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