Pennox 50
This page contains information on Pennox 50 for veterinary use.The information provided typically includes the following:
- Pennox 50 Indications
- Warnings and cautions for Pennox 50
- Direction and dosage information for Pennox 50
Pennox 50
This treatment applies to the following species:Oxytetracycline
(type A Medicated Article)
For Use In The Manufacture Of Medicated Feeds
Active Ingredients
Oxytetracycline (from oxytetracycline dihydrate base) equivalent to 50 grams Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride/lb.
Ingredients
Oxytetracycline, Calcium Carbonate, Roughage Products and Mineral Oil.
Directions For Use
Pennox 50 Indications For Use |
Use Levels Of Oxytetracycline |
Lbs. Of Pennox™ 50 Per Ton |
Chickens |
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For Broiler/fryer ChickensFor an increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency. (Use continuously)WarningDo not feed to chickens producing eggs for human consumption. |
10-50 g/ton |
0.2-1.0 |
For ChickensControl of infectious synovitis caused by Mycoplasma synoviae; control of fowl cholera caused by Pasteurella multocida sensitive to oxytetracycline. (Feed continuously for 7-14 days)WarningDo not feed to chickens producing eggs for human consumption. |
100-200 g/ton |
2.0-4.0 |
For ChickensControl of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) and air sac infection caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Escherichia coli susceptible to oxytetracycline. (Feed continuously for 7-14 days)WarningZero-day withdrawal period. In low calcium feeds withdraw 3 days before slaughter. Do not feed to chickens producing eggs for human consumption. |
400 g/ton |
8.0 |
Broiler ChickensReduction of mortality due to air succulitis (air sac-infection) caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to oxytetracycline. (Feed for 5 days)Warning24 hour withdrawal period. In low calcium feeds withdraw 3 days before slaughter. Do not feed to chickens producing eggs for human consumption. |
500 g/ton |
10.0 |
Turkeys |
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For Turkeys: Growing TurkeysFor an increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency. (Use continuously)WarningDo not feed to turkeys producing eggs for human consumption. |
10-50 g/ton |
0.2-1.0 |
For TurkeysControl of infectious synovitis caused by Mycoplasma synoviae susceptible to oxytetracycline. (Feed continuously for 7-14 days)WarningDo not feed to turkeys producing eggs for human consumption. |
200 g/ton |
4.0 |
For TurkeysControl of hexamitiasis caused by Hexamita meleagridis susceptible to oxytetracycline. (Feed continuously 7-14 days)WarningDo not feed to turkeys producing eggs for human consumption. |
100 g/ton |
2.0 |
For TurkeysControl of complicating bacterial organisms associated with bluecomb (transmissible enteritis, coronaviral enteritis) susceptible to oxytetracycline. (Feed continuously for 7-14 days)WarningZero-day withdrawal period. Do not feed to turkeys producing eggs for human consumption. |
25 mg/lb body weight/day |
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Sheep |
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For SheepFor an increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency. (Use continuously) |
10-20 g/ton |
0.20-0.4 |
For SheepTreatment of bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli and bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida susceptible to oxytetracycline. (Feed continuously 7-14 days)Warning5 days withdrawal at 10 mg/lb. dosage. |
10 mg/lb. body weight/day |
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Swine |
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For SwineFor an increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency. (Use continuously) |
10-50 g/ton |
0.20-1.0 |
For SwineTreatment of bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli and Salmonella choleraesuis susceptible to oxytetracycline and treatment of bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida susceptible to oxytetracycline. (Feed continuously 7-14 days) |
Feed approximately 400 g/t, varying with body weight and feed consumption to provide 10 mg/lb body weight/day |
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For Breeding SwinePrevention and treatment of leptospirosis (reducing the instances of abortions and shedding of leptospirae) caused by Leptospira pomona susceptible to oxytetracycline. (Feed continuously for 14 days)WarningZero-day withdrawal period. |
Feed approximately 400 g/t, varying with body weight and feed consumption to provide 10 mg/lb body weight/day |
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Calves, Beef Cattle, And Nonlactating Dairy Cattle |
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For Calves (up To 250 Lbs.)For an increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency. (Use continuously) |
0.05-0.1 mg/lb. body weight/day |
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For Calves (250-400 Lbs.)For an increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency. (Use continuously) |
25 mg/head/day |
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For Growing Cattle (over 400 Lbs.)For an increased rate of weight gain, improved feed efficiency and reduction of liver condemnation due to liver abscesses. (Use continuously) |
75 mg/head/day |
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For the prevention and treatment of the early stages of the shipping fever complex. (Feed 3-5 days before and after arrival in feedlots.) |
0.5-2.0 g/head/day |
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For Calves, Beef Cattle And Nonlactating Dairy CattleTreatment of bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli and bacterial pneumonia (shipping fever complex) caused by Pasteurella multocida susceptible to oxytetracycline. (Feed continuously for 7-14 days)Warning5 days withdrawal at 10 mg/lb. dosage. When used in milk replacers, the treatment claim (10 mg/lb) is limited to bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli only. |
10 mg/lb. body weight/day |
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Honey Bees |
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For Honey BeesFor control of American Foulbrood caused by Paenibacillus larvae, and European Foulbrood caused by Streptococcus pluton susceptible to oxytetracycline.WarningRemove at least 6 weeks prior to main honey flow.(Use directions available upon request.) |
200 mg/colony |
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Pennox 50 Caution
For use in Dry Feeds ONLY - NOT FOR USE IN LIQUID FEED SUPPLEMENTS.Nada 138-938 Approved By Fda
Restricted Drug (california)-use Only As Directed
Not For Human Use
Manufactured For Durvet, Inc., Blue Springs, Missouri 64014
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NET WT. |
NDC: |
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50 lb (22.7 kg) |
30798-375-56 |
REV 02/06 Bag U |
Nac No.
10841243P.O. BOX 279, 100 S.E. MAGELLAN DRIVE, BLUE SPRINGS, MO, 64014
| Telephone: | 816-229-9101 | |
| Toll-Free: | 800-821-5570 | |
| Fax: | 816-224-3080 | |
| Website: | www.durvet.com | |
| Email: | info@durvet.com |
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