Farm Medications Flashcards
Broad spectrum antibiotics
Oxytetracycline:
Terramycin; Alamycin; Engemycin;
Penicillins:
Pen & Strep; Betamox; Norocillin; Depocillin; Noroclav
Streptomycin:
Pen & Strep
Treatment for lice
Pour on: Doramectin Eprinomectin Ivermectin Moxidectin
IBK / New Forest Eye treatment
Topical ABx (Kloxacillin)
Long acting systemic ABx (Amoxycill, Oxytet)
NSAID
Listeriosis - “Silage Eye” and Systemic Treatment
Abx esp. early in course (Penicillins or Tetracyclines)
Steroid (Dexamethasone)
Systemic:
NSAIDs
High dose penicillins
Infectious Ovine Keratoconjuctivitis aka “Pink Eye” treatment + limitations
Systemic tetracyclines WARNING - will treat signs, but remain carrier
Coccidiosis Treatment
Diclurazil PO
Sulphonamides
Decoquinate as a preventative
Salmonellosis Treatment
Systemic ABx e.g.
Amoxicillin
TMPS
Cephalexin
Actinomycosis Treatment
Tetracyclines
Pasture Bloat Definition + Treatment
Rumen distension associated with lush/legume-rich pasture
Treatment: Antifoaming agents Poloxalene (Bloat Guard) Simethicone Emulsion (Birp) Oils/Detergents **All the above given via stomach tube**
Grain Bloat Definition + Treatment
Grain overload and feeding high quantities of rapidly fermentable carbs, leading to ruminal and metabolic acidosis.
Treatment:
Correct acidosis and dehydration
Rumen function stimulants e.g. Pro-Rumen, Vetrumex
Rumenotomy or transfer of rumen contents from healthy cattle as an emergency
Free Gas Bloat Definition + Treatment
Secondary bloat - interference with eructation
Treatment:
Relieve obstruction and allow escape of gas (e.g. stomach tube, trocar and cannula)
Watery Mouth Treatment
Unrewarding, but can try: Intraperitoneal glucose Oral / Systemic ABx Buscopan compositum NSAIDs
Colibacillosis Treatment in Calves + Lambs
Parenteral ABx ASAP
NSAIDs
Fluid therapy (Hartmann’s + sodium bicarbonate to combat acidosis)
Babesiosis Treatment
Imidocarb diproprionate (Imizol)
Oytetracycline
Blood transfusion if PCV <15%
NSAIDs
Cystitis in Cattle - Causes and Treatment
Ascending infection of C. renale, E. coli, P. vulgaris
Treatment:
Amoxicillin / Oxytetracycline for 5-7 days
NSAIDs
Pyelonephritis in Cattle - Causes and Treatment
Ascending Corynebacterium renale infection
Treatment:
Procaine penicillin 10-14 days
GUARDED PROGNOSIS
Urolithiasis in Bovine/Ovine
Buscopan to relax smooth muscle
Urethral catheterisation +/- retrograde hydropulsion
IV fluids and management of azotaemia
Surgical management
Joint ill / Septic arthritis treatment
Broad spec parenteral ABx (e.g. amoxicillin, oxytet)
Mycoplasma related arthritis treatment
ABx - Oxytet, Tylosin
Digital Dermatitis Treatment: Individual + Herd
Individual:
Clean + dry
Topical antibiotic (e.g. oxytet spray)
Topical copper/zing gels
Digital Dermatitis Treatment: Individual + Herd
Individual:
Clean + dry
Topical antibiotic (e.g. oxytet spray)
Topical copper/zing gels
Herd:
Footbaths (hypochlorite, formalin, copper sulphate)
Cerebrocortical Necrosis / Polioencephalomalacia Treatment
Vitamin B1 I/V, then I/M
Furosemide to reduce cerebral oedema
Meningitis +/- Septicaemia Treatment
NSAIDs
Heat lamp
IV fluids +/- IV glucose
Systemic ABx (Amoxicillin, TMPS, Florfenicol)
Lead Poisoning Treatment
Xylazine
IV Fluids
MgSO4/Magnesium sulphate
IV Calcium disodium EDTA
Salts to create an acidogenic diet
Ammonium chloride
Magnesium sulphate
Milk Fever Treatment
I/V Ca 40
Hypomagnesaemia Treatment
20% Calcium Borogluconate
+ Magnesium hypophosphite I/V SLOWLY
Then MgSO4 subcut
