Broad spectrum dry cow antibiotic
Cephaguard® DC is a broad spectrum dry cow antibiotic with a short treatment to calving interval. The active ingredient, cefquinome, is a 4th generation cephalosporin providing an excellent spectrum of efficacy against both gram positive and gram negative pathogens. Where susceptibility testing or local epidemiological data indicates its use, Cephaguard® DC provides a highly efficacious and flexible choice of dry cow therapy.
Product Features & Benefits:
Short treatment to calving interval – for dry periods more than 5 weeks, milk withdrawal is 1 day after calving
Short meat withdrawal period of only 2 days
Antibiotic concentrates in the udder – targeting the source of infection and minimising systemic exposure1
Low molecular weight, small particle size and specifically formulated excipient allows the antibiotic to diffuse deep into the udder1
High bacteriological cure rates for a large range of pathogens2