Field evaluation of the combination of lincomycin and spectinomycin for the treatment of foot rot in sheep
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The combination of the antibiotics lincomycin and spectinomycin in 3 flocks of sheep, affected from Foot-Rot was tested. A serie of 3 intramuscular injections, once daily, of 5 mg /kg b.w. of lincomycin and 10 mg/kg b.w. spectinomycin, was used. From the results of this study it is concluded that the combination of the above two antibiotics is very effective in the treatment of Foot-Rot. The effectiveness with complete recovery of the sick animals, irrespective of the course of the disease, is estimated to amount up to 95%. Relapses after some time may occur. Also in one flock slight digestive side effects, after the 1st injection, have been observed.
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ΣΠΑΗΣ Α. Γ., & ΑΡΓΥΡΟΥΔΗΣ Σ. (2019). Field evaluation of the combination of lincomycin and spectinomycin for the treatment of foot rot in sheep. Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society, 33(4), 363–370. https://doi.org/10.12681/jhvms.21562
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