AVPG - Cattle and horses flipbook
The Australian Veterinary Prescribing Guidelines cattle and horse flipbook, detailing antimicrobials for use in cattle and horses.
This page will outline guidelines for antimicrobial use for the following bovine reproductive diseases:
- Metritis
Metritis
Diagnostics
Diagnosis is generally made from clinical signs alone.
Treatment
Systemic antimicrobials should only be used when severe systemic illness is present. Antimicrobial therapy is not indicated in cattle that are clinically well.
Oxytetracycline is preferred.
Supportive therapy may be required (fluid therapy and NSAIDS).
Duration of therapy
3 days is generally sufficient but longer may be necessary in severe cases.
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