Benefits:
- Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against many types of bacteria.
- Used to treat respiratory infections, digestive tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin and soft tissue infections.
- Available in various forms such as injection, intramuscular injection, and syrup.
Risks:
- May cause digestive problems such as colitis and colic.
- May cause increased heart rate and irregularity.
- May interact with calcium, affecting muscle function, including the heart muscle and intestines.
- Very Important: The use of tetracycline compounds, including oxytetracycline, is not recommended in pregnant mares.
- Reason: The medication passes through the placenta and reaches the foal, potentially causing delayed bone growth and tooth staining.
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