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SPECTRAMAST®DC

(ceftiofur hydrochloride)

Sterile Suspension

SPECTRAMAST DC

SPECTRAMAST DC is indicated for the treatment of subclinical mastitis in dairy cattle at the time of dry off associated with Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus dysgalactiae and Streptococcus uberis.

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  • Key Benefits
    • The shortest meat withdrawal allowing you to maximize your management options.
    • Zero milk discard* so you can get them back in the milking string faster.
    • Attacks more major pathogens than other dry cow therapy.
    • Greater overall flexibility in milk and cattle management decisions.
    *Zero milk discard period after calving following a 30-day dry cow period.
  • Resources & Technical Information

    Read the complete package insert before administering SPECTRAMAST® DC. Infuse one (1) syringe into each affected quarter at the time of dry off.

    Treatment: Wash teats thoroughly with warm water containing a suitable dairy antiseptic. Dry teats thoroughly. Milk out udder completely. Using an alcohol pad provided, wipe off the end of the affected teat using a separate pad for each teat. Choose the desired insertion length (full or partial) and insert tip into teat canal; push plunger to dispense entire contents, massage the quarter to distribute the suspension into the milk cistern.

    Reinfection: After successful treatment, reinfection may occur unless good herd management, sanitation and mechanical safety measures are practiced. Affected cows should be watched carefully to detect recurrence of infection and possible spread to other animals.

    Available in a carton containing one unbroken package of 12 10mL PLASTET® Disposable syringes with 12 individually wrapped 70% isopropyl alcohol pads and in pails containing 12 unbroken packages of 12-10 mL PLASTET Disposable Syringes with 144 individually wrapped 70% isopropyl alcohol pads.

Important Safety Information

People with known hypersensitivity to penicillin or cephalosporins should avoid exposure to SPECTRAMAST DC. Product requires a 30-day dry cow period, and has a 16-day pre-slaughter withdrawal period following last treatment. Use of this product in a manner other than indicated on the label, or failure to adhere to the proper milk discard period, will result in violative residues.

 

 

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