Instructions for use and composition of Baytril for ducklings, dosage and analogues
After birth, many ducklings can suffer from various infectious diseases. This is due to the fact that the body is still developing and growing. To preserve the health of living creatures, you need to use various kinds of bactericidal agents. Baytril stands out among them. To avoid excesses with an overdose, you need to study the instructions for using "Baytril" for ducklings.
Composition and form of release of "Baytril"
The drug is produced by the German concern Bayer. Its main active ingredient is enrofloxacin. Depending on its concentration, the drug is available in three types:
- 2,5 %;
- 5 %;
- 10 %.
This number corresponds to the number of ml of enrofloxacin in solution. Of these three types, the latter is recommended for birds.
What is it used for?
Baytril 10 is used to prevent and treat birds from the following bacteria and infections:
- salmonella;
- shigella;
- escherichia;
- mycoplasma;
- hemophilic sticks;
- bacteroids;
- clostridia.
In ducklings, these diseases manifest themselves in the form of lesions of the respiratory tract, eyes, and malfunctions of the digestive system. If you notice a cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis or diarrhea in birds, then you need to start saving your farm.
Baytril is a targeted antibiotic against bacteria. He can either kill them quickly, or stop reproduction. In the second case, over time, the bacteria still die, but without the growth of the "army" they very quickly lose their strength. In both cases, the symptoms disappear very quickly. The ducklings are recovering.
Instructions for use for ducklings
According to the Baytril 10 instructions for use, 5 ml of the drug is diluted in 10 liters of water. This solution is given to the ducklings to drink. In order not to cause an overdose of the drug, you need to correctly calculate the daily rate of fluid intake for the bird that needs to be treated.
The main carriers of danger for young ducklings are adults, in whom the disease is asymptomatic. Therefore, before entering the medicinal liquid into the drinker, it must be disinfected. Prophylactic treatment begins 3 days after the appearance of the duck. As a rule, the temperature regime also affects the development of diseases. Therefore, you must follow the rules for caring for a bird. It is necessary to periodically ventilate the brooder so that the air temperature does not exceed 25 degrees.
The drug is injected into the body with the help of injections. Thus, the antibiotic will work much faster.On the other hand, processing poultry in this way on a large farm is a laborious task. But, the faster the "bacteria killer" works, the sooner the life of the duckling will be saved. After getting an injection into the body, "Baytril" works in 45 minutes, and works for 24 hours. Once inside the bird, the drug releases a special enzyme that breaks down harmful bacteria and infection.
The medicine is safe for the health of birds, and the resulting side effects are observed in about 10% of individuals. It does not affect reproductive function. After taking it, ducklings will be able to lay eggs normally after growing up.
The drug is excreted from the body of ducklings within 12 days, so it is not allowed to slaughter poultry during this period of time or take their eggs for food. Most often, treatment lasts about 5 days. Only with serious infections with dangerous salmonella, the course can last about 14 days.
Contraindications and side effects
Baytril is a very powerful antibiotic. Depending on the age of the bird, the characteristics of its body and the strength of the immune system, side effects may occur:
- loose stools;
- allergy;
- decreased activity.
In addition, the medicine affects the body of the bird as a whole. A few weeks after its use, there are microbiocenosis disorders in the digestive system, in these cases probiotics are used.
If the duck was slaughtered within 11 days after taking the medicine, it is contraindicated for a person to eat this meat in Pushcha, but it is quite suitable for fur-bearing animals. The same applies to the eggs of the treated birds.
Terms and conditions of storage
The drug is stored in a dry room at a temperature of 5 to 25 degrees. In a sealed form "Baytril" is stored for 3 years, and in an open form - 15-30 days. After use or after the expiration of the shelf life, the drug must be disposed of.
Analogs
Baytril is an inexpensive drug that does its job well. However, there are times when you need to replace it. The analogue is selected according to the active ingredient - enrofloxacin. It contains the following tools:
- "Entrofloxacin";
- Enroxil;
- Entroflox;
- Entroflon.
Farming is not easy. The bird has a weak immune system during its growing up. Many individuals die from infections and microbes. This leads to financial losses. Therefore, it is worthwhile to deal with the treatment of birds in time.
