Aurofac D®
Indications
For prevention of diseases in pigs and calves caused by bacteria sensitive to chlortetracycline.
Composition
12 g / kg chlortetracycline (includes 2 g overage).
Carrier: sucrose.
Directions
For use in pigs or calves up to 12 weeks of age.
AUROFAC-D is recommended for addition to liquid milk replacer feed of calves. It may also be mixed with dry feed for pigs or calves.
PIGS
Thoroughly mix 10 kg AUROFAC-D dispersible antibiotic feed supplement with each tonne of starter feed. (1% inclusion)
CALVES
Thoroughly mix 5 g AUROFAC-D dispersible antibiotic feed supplement with each 500 g of dry feed. (1% inclusion)
For young calves on liquid feed, each 500 g of dry milk replacer feed fortified with AUROFAC-D can be made up to 5 litres by the addition of lukewarm water.
The above dosages are for low level prophylaxis, and depending on feed type and consumption rate will provide approximately 250 - 500 mg / kg bodyweight of AUROFAC-D.
Indicative bodyweight dose rates for AUROFAC-D are:
Prophylaxis: 250 – 1250 mg / kg - body weight of AUROFAC-D.
Treatment: 1250 – 6000 mg / kg - body weight of AUROFAC-D.
AUROFAC-D must only be administered under veterinary direction.
The stated withholding periods relate to low level prophylactic dosage and may not be a reliable guide if dosage is increased.
Withholding Period
PIGS: 4 days
CALVES: 5 days
Schedule
S4
Storage
Store below 25°C (Air-Conditioning) in a dry place. Store out of direct sunlight..
Expiry after Manufacture
12 months
Pack Sizes
4 x 5 kg
*Aurofac is a registered trademark of the American Cyanamid Company, Wayne, New Jersey, USA.
Beef Cattle
Pigs