Baytril - Used to treat Respiratory Problems

Baytril is a broad spectrum antimicrobial antibiotic that is effective against primary and secondary bacterial and mycoplasma pathogens associated with chronic respiratory disease in chickens and turkeys. Baytril comes as a soluble powder that is administered in the drinking water. Baytril is not licensed for use in hens producing eggs for human consumption (but is sometimes prescribed by vets). The following information is about Baytril 10% oral solution.

• Used to treat:  Chronic Respiratory Disease and Mycoplasma Gallisepticum in chickens and turkeys.
• Dosage: 10mg per Kg body weight
• Active ingredient: Enrofloxacin 10%
  
• Egg withdrawal for chickens: Contraindicated (inadvisable / it is not for use in birds producing eggs for human consumption)
• Slaughtering / meat for human consumption:  8 days.
• Length of treatment:  Usually 3 to 5 days.
• Mixed solution should not be older than 24 hours.
• Wash hands and any splashes immediately with soap and water if you come into contact with the solution.
• Wear impervious gloves when handling Baytril.
• Category: POM-V
• Storage: In tightly closed original container below 25ºC and out of reach of children.
• Further information can be found on NOAH Compendium of Animal Medicines

The advice given here is that of the authors and should not be considered as professional advice. Where there is conflicting information, you should always follow the advice of your vet.