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Doses up to 44,000 U/kg have been used in refractory cases; injectable potassium penicillin G contain considerable potassium content (1.7 mEq/million U) and should be used with caution in horses with HYPP and other sensitive patients
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Tables - Dosages of Penicillins - Merck Veterinary Manual
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The dose rate and frequency should be adjusted as indicated by changes in MICs in target antimicrobial populations and as necessary to achieve and maintain an appropriate time above MIC for circumstances in the individual animal.
Dose rate, and frequency and duration of administration: The registered dose rate for LAP preparations (2 ml/40 kg) contains half the dose of procaine penicillin of the procaine penicillin preparations (7.5 mg/kg) and a 5.75 mg/kg dose of penicillin as the benzathine complex – a total dose of 13.25 mg/kg.
Dosage & Administration. Administer by deep intramuscular injection. Recommended dosage rate is 8 mg/kg bodyweight procaine penicillin with 10 mg/kg bodyweight dihydrostreptomycin sulphate equivalent to 1 ml per 25 kg bodyweight. Treatment should be given once daily for up to 3 consecutive days.
In this guide, we will go over the different types of medication for sheep, important medications to have on hand for sheep, and dosage charts for sheep antibiotics and other commonly used medications. Remember, always consult with a veterinarian before making decisions on medication for your sheep.
“Research leading to the development of the sheep guidelines found the most common conditions veterinarians prescribed antimicrobial treatments for included kerato-conjunctivitis, foot abscess, pneumonia, virulent ovine footrot and dermatophilosis.
For the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to penicillin, where long-acting therapy is required, in horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs and cats. Dosage. 15,000 IU (15 mg)/kg penicillin G procaine with 15,000 IU (11.25 mg)/kg penicillin G benzathine (30,000 IU penicillin per kg body weight) (1 mL/10 kg).
