{"id":4635,"date":"2019-04-01T12:46:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T17:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pharmgate.com\/usa\/?p=4635"},"modified":"2023-06-29T09:28:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T14:28:58","slug":"the-wd-40-of-animal-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmgate.com\/usa\/news\/the-wd-40-of-animal-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The WD-40<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> of Animal Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Alexander Hintz, DVM<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A quick internet search for WD-40<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> brings up a page claiming more than 2,000 uses for the simple product. CTC doesn\u2019t quite carry the same number of applications, but, as one of the most dependable, longest-serving and most versatile antibiotics in our toolbox, I think it comes pretty close.<\/p>\n<p>CTC has a wide range of label indications for swine including both enteric and respiratory pathogens.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pennchlor<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> 64 (chlortetracycline HCl soluble powder) is labeled for the control and treatment of Bacterial enteritis (<em> coli <\/em>and <em>Salmonella spp.<\/em>) and bacterial pneumonia (<em>Pasteurella spp.) Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae, <\/em>and <em>Klebsiella spp.<\/em>).<\/li>\n<li>Pennchlor (Chlortetracycline) medicated feed articles (MFA\u2019s) also include the treatment of leptospirosis in breeding swine and jowl abscesses caused by <em>Group E Streptococci<\/em>, while still being indicated for bacterial enteritis (<em> coli and Salmonella choleraesuis<\/em>) and bacterial pneumonia caused by <em>Pasteurella multocida<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Pennchlor MFA\u2019s also have a combination clearance for the use with Tiamulin, indicated for the treatment of <em>Brachyspira hyodysenteriae<\/em>, bacterial enteritis, and bacterial pneumonia when used in combination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Few molecules in the animal health marketplace have such broad-spectrum efficacy while also including multiple routes of administration and the flexibility of use in different stages of swine production.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A multi-species solution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Along with the label indications for swine, Pennchlor 64 is approved for use in calves, beef cattle and non-lactating dairy cattle, as well as chickens and growing turkeys. Pennchlor MFA\u2019s are approved for use in chickens, turkeys, calves, beef cattle, and non-lactating dairy cattle, as well as sheep. For specific label indications and Pennchlor MFA concentrations available, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/pharmgate.com\">pharmgate.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pharmgate Animal Health offers the broadest range of CTC products for swine and other species in the animal health industry. Pennchlor 64 and the Pennchlor medicated feed articles are a well-recognized name in the field with applications for swine, cattle, and other species. Along with the Pennchlor brand, a new addition to Pharmgate\u2019s portfolio this year is Deracin<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> medicated feed article, which broadens the label indications and combination applications for cattle.<\/p>\n<p>The vast array of applications and indications make Chlortetracycline the WD-40 of the animal health industry. A simple, time-tested molecule that maintains its strength and efficacy, CTC is a solid, responsible antibiotic choice for swine veterinarians.<\/p>\n<p>As we approach the spring disease season, make sure to keep CTC a top option to maintain and regain the health of your pigs. Chlortetracycline has been around for well over 50 years in the animal health industry and continues to pack a punch today.<\/p>\n<p>If you need help calculating the proper label dosage for Pennchlor 64 for swine (as well as Pennox 343 and Aivlosin WSG in swine), you will find a nifty calculator here. <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmgate.com\/usa\/calculator\">https:\/\/pharmgate.com\/usa\/calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alexander Hintz, DVM &nbsp; A quick internet search for WD-40\u00ae brings up a page claiming more than 2,000 uses for the simple product. 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