Does dart gun delivery of antibiotics cause changes in drug disposition or meat quality?

Authors

  • Tom Hairgrove Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840
  • Ron Gill Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840
  • Crystal Waters Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840
  • Rhonda Miller Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840
  • Travis Mays Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, College Station, TX 77840
  • Michael Miller Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840
  • Virginia Fajt Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College Station, TX 77840

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20163484

Keywords:

remote delivery devices, dart, drug levels, subcutaneous delivery, plasma disposition, meat quality

Abstract

Use of remote delivery devices in non-restrained cattle has increased in the last few years, and it is unknown whether this route will result in subcutaneous delivery, appropriate drug levels, or tissue damage. The objectives were to assess the plasma disposition of labeled doses of tulathromycin, tildopirosin, and ceftiofur crystalline free acid (CCFA) delivered via dart and to determine impact on meat quality.

Cover image of the 49th Conference Proceedings: An image of a herd of Angus cattle grazing in a field at dusk. Yellow background.

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Published

2016-09-15

Issue

2016

Section

Research Summaries 3