Terramycin 200 Granular

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Terramycin 200 Granular Indications
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Terramycin 200 Granular

This treatment applies to the following species:

Company: Phibro Animal Health

(oxytetracycline)

TYPE A MEDICATED ARTICLE

Active Drug Ingredient:

Oxytetracycline (from oxytetracycline dihydrate base) equivalent to oxytetracycline hydrochloride

200 g/lb

CAUTION: Federal law restricts medicated feed containing this veterinary feed directive (VFD) drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

Terramycin 200 Granular Caution

For use in manufacturing medicated animal feeds only.

Terramycin 200 Granular Caution

Certain components of animal feeds, including medicated premixes, possess properties that may be a potential health hazard or a source of personal discomfort to certain individuals who are exposed to them. Human exposure should, therefore, be minimized by observing the general industry standards for occupational health and safety.

Precautions such as the following should be considered: dust masks or respirators and protective clothing should be worn; dust-arresting equipment and adequate ventilation should be utilized; personal hygiene should be observed; wash before eating or leaving a work site; be alert for signs of allergic reactions-seek prompt medical treatment if such reactions are suspected.

FOR USE IN DRY FEEDS ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN LIQUID FEED SUPPLEMENTS.

Mixing And Use Directions

Thoroughly mix the amount of this Type A medicated article according to the directions below with at least an equal amount by weight of feed formula ingredients prior to blending into a complete feed.

Indications for Use	Oxytetracycline Amount	lb of Terramycin 200 Granular/ton
CHICKENS
Control of infectious synovitis caused by Mycoplasma synoviae; control of fowl cholera caused by Pasteurella multocida susceptible to oxytetracycline	100-200 g/ton Feed continuously for 7-14 days	0.5-1
Control of chronic respiratory disease (CRD) and air sac infection caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Escherichia coli susceptible to oxytetracycline	400 g/ton Feed continuously for 7-14 days	2
Reduction of mortality due to air sacculitis (air sac infection) caused by Escherichia coli susceptible to oxytetracycline	500 g/ton Feed continuously for 5 days	2.5

WARNING: At 500 g/ton level, withdraw 24 hours before slaughter. Zero-day withdrawal period for lower use levels. Do not use in low-calcium feed containing less than 0.55% dietary calcium. Use in such feeds may result in violative residues. Do not administer to chickens producing eggs for human consumption.

TURKEYS
Control of hexamitiasis caused by Hexamita meleagridis susceptible to oxytetracycline	100 g/ton Feed continuously for 7-14 days	0.5
Control of infectious synovitis caused by Mycoplasma synoviae susceptible to oxytetracycline	200 g/ton Feed continuously for 7-14 days	1
Control of complicating bacterial organisms associated with bluecomb (transmissible enteritis, coronaviral enteritis) susceptible to oxytetracycline	25 mg/lb of body weight daily Feed continuously for 7-14 days	4.15¹

WARNING: At 200 g/ton use level or higher, withdraw 5 days before slaughter. Zero-day withdrawal period for lower use levels. Do not administer to turkeys producing eggs for human consumption.

SWINE
Treatment 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	10 mg/lb of body weight daily Feed continuously for 7-14 days	2.5²
For breeding swine for control and treatment of Leptospirosis (reducing the incidence of abortion and shedding of leptospirae) caused by Leptospira pomona susceptible to oxytetracycline	10 mg/lb of body weight daily Feed continuously for not more than 14 days	2.5²

CALVES, BEEF CATTLE, AND NONLACTATING DAIRY CATTLE
For growing cattle (over 400 lb) for the reduction of the incidence of liver abscesses	75 mg/head/day Feed continuously	0.375³
Prevention and treatment of the early stages of shipping fever complex. (Feed 3-5 days before and after arrival in feedlots.)	0.5-2.0 g/head/day	2.5-10³
Treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli and bacterial pneumonia (shipping fever complex) caused by Pasteurella multocida susceptible to oxytetracycline	10 mg/lb of body weight daily Feed continuously for 7-14 days	25⁴

SHEEP
Treatment of bacterial enteritis caused by Escherichia coli and bacterial pneumonia caused by Pasteurella multocida susceptible to oxytetracycline		10 mg/lb of body weight daily Feed continuously for 7-14 days	6⁵

WARNING: 5-day withdrawal before slaughter.

¹If bird weighs 10 lb, consuming 0.6 lb of complete feed per day

²Pig consuming 4 lb of complete feed per 100 lb body weight per day

³Include in feed supplement based on consumption of 2 lb of supplement per head per day

⁴If animal weighs 500 lb, consuming 2 lb of supplement per head per day

⁵If lamb weighs 60 lb, consuming 1 lb of supplement per head per day

NOT FOR HUMAN USE

RESTRICTED DRUG (CALIFORNIA) - USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

STORE AT OR BELOW 25°C (77°F), EXCURSIONS PERMITTED UP TO 40°C (104°F)

TERRAMYCIN is a registered trademark of Pfizer, Inc licensed to Phibro Animal Health Corporation for Oxytetracycline

PHIBRO and PHIBRO logo design are trademarks owned by Phibro Animal Health Corporation or its affiliates.

Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Teaneck, NJ 07666

Approved by FDA under NADA # 095-143

PRODUCT OF CANADA

Distributed by:

Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Teaneck, NJ 07666

Net Weight
50 lb (22.7 kg)	8846000	102-9142-05

CPN: 3693047.2

PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORPORATION
GLENPOINTE CENTRE EAST, 300 FRANK W. BURR BOULEVARD, SUITE #21, TEANECK, NJ, 07666

Telephone:		201-329-7300
Customer Service:		888-403-0074
Fax:		201-329-7070
Website:		www.pahc.com

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