Instructions for the use of lactic acid for cattle, dosage and storage
Lactic acid is used in animal husbandry in the treatment of cattle (calves and adult animals) for gastrointestinal diseases. Effective as a prophylactic agent, as well as an antiseptic. Consider the purpose of the drug, dosage, contraindications and possible side effects and how to properly use lactic acid for cattle in accordance with the instructions for use.
What is lactic acid used for?
The agent is prescribed in veterinary medicine for the treatment of gastritis with low acidity, intestinal inflammation, tympania, gas and bloating, enteritis, acute diarrhea, coccidiosis. And also for effective and quick prevention of these disorders.
It is used both as a remedy that relaxes the sphincters, and cauterizing for trichomoniasis. Topically used for ulcers on the skin and mucous membranes as a cauterizing agent. Acid in the form of an aerosol is sprayed in the barn for disinfecting treatment, inventory, work equipment is processed.
Pharmacological properties
The drug has an antiseptic, antiviral and anti-fermentative effect, it stops the multiplication of pathogens in the gastrointestinal tract, reduces intoxication, relieves spasms.
Suppresses the reproduction of putrefactive bacteria in the digestive tract, destroys coccidia, reduces the formation of harmful substances during the decomposition of organic compounds in the body of cattle.
Acid improves digestion, speeds up metabolism, thereby accelerating the growth of animals, their productivity. When acting on a healthy stomach and intestines, it irritates it, which leads to an improved digestion of roughage. Strengthens the digestive tract and the immune system of cows.
A solution of the drug disinfects areas on the skin where it has been damaged, and open wounds, keratinization and skin neoplasms. This helps to speed up their healing.
Dosage and procedure for taking the drug for cattle
According to the instructions for use, it can be given to almost all farm animals. The drug is not toxic to animals or humans. For the treatment of diseases in cattle, a solution prepared from 40% lactic acid is used. It is easy to prepare it: you need to dilute 1 ml of the drug in 20 ml of liquid. A maximum of 40 ml of acid per day is sufficient for cows. For calves - from 8 ml. You can pour the solution directly into drinking water by stirring it with liquid.
For external treatment of cow skin, they take acid of various concentrations - from 10 to 40%. 10% has a keratolytic effect, it softens calluses, removes warts, treats dermatoses. The acid has 15-30% antiseptic effect, it disinfects small wounds, injuries on the skin, removes horniness. Large wounds and mucous membranes are cauterized with a 20-4% preparation.With trichomoniasis, a 1% solution is prepared for douching the vagina, it is used in a warm form.
Undiluted concentrated preparation must not be used, burns to the mucous membrane and skin are possible. For dilution, you can take more water than indicated in the instructions, but not less.
Contraindications and side effects
Subject to the dosage and consumption rates, the product does not cause side effects, since it is completely natural, not synthetic.
But he has contraindications, in which the drug cannot be given to cattle. These are tuberculosis, acute renal dysfunction, hyperacid gastritis (with high acidity). Externally, weeping sores in cows should not be treated.
Release form and storage rules
Lactic acid is a colorless or yellowish liquid of syrup consistency. The taste is sour, the smell is specific, but weak. Produced by the industry in glass bottles with a capacity of 50,100, 500 ml and 1 liter. Can be mixed with water, ether, glycerin, alcohol in the right proportions. After use on cattle, meat and milk can be consumed without restrictions. You can buy the product at regular pharmacies.
Store the product in a dry, unlit place at t from -30 ° C to + 45 ° C. Stored unchanged for 10 years.
Lactic acid can be used for therapy and preventive measures against diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in cattle. It can be given to both adult animals and calves, to treat external skin lesions and cornification. The product has a disinfectant effect, therefore it is suitable for treating cowsheds and calves, equipment and work utensils from pathogenic microflora.
