A Comparison of Prophylactic Antibiotic Treatments with Regards to Morbidity, Mortality and Performance in Arkansas Stocker Cattle

D. H. Hellwig; E. B. Kegley; S. Silzell

doi:10.21423/aabppro19985771

A Comparison of Prophylactic Antibiotic Treatments with Regards to Morbidity, Mortality and Performance in Arkansas Stocker Cattle

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D. H. Hellwig University of Arkansas, Department of Animal Science, Fayetteville, AR 72701
E. B. Kegley University of Arkansas, Department of Animal Science, Fayetteville, AR 72701
S. Silzell University of Arkansas, Department of Animal Science, Fayetteville, AR 72701

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https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19985771

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heifer calves, tilmicosin, prophylactic, chlortetracycine, receiving ration, dietary supplement

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Eighty-eight mixed breed heifer calves (180-227 kg) were used to compare the prophylactic use of tilmicosin Micotil®, Elanco Animal Health, Indianapolis, IN) with the addition of chlortetracycine (Aureomycin® 50, Roche Animal Nutrition and Health, Paramus, NJ) to the receiving ration from days 2-6 after arrival.

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1998-09-24

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