A convenient dosage form of sulfadimethoxine to be used in the treatment of foot rot, bacterial pneumonia, shipping fever and calf diphtheria in cattle. It is a rapidly absorbed, long-acting sulfonamide.
Initial dose (15gm): 1 bolus per 600 lbs. body weight each subsequent daily dose. 1/2 bolus per 600 pounds body weight. Treatment should not be continued beyond five days.
Albon Boluses, 15 g
Dosage Schedule for Cattle: 600-1,200 lb of body weight
Animal Weight, lb |
First Day |
Daily for the Following 3-4 Days |
600 |
1 bolus |
1/2 bolus |
800 |
1 1/2 boluses |
1 bolus |
1,000-1,200 |
2 boluses |
1 bolus |
7 day slaughter withdrawal. 60 hour milk withdrawal. Not for use in calves to be processed for veal.