Orbenin LA
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Cattle and sheep.
Indications
Orbenin L.A. is indicated for intramammary use in the treatment of bovine mastitis caused by Gram-positive organisms. For the best results it should be used at the earliest signs of infection.
The product is also indicated as an intramammary infusion in ewes at weaning for the treatment and prevention of mastitis. Orbenin is effective against Streptococcus agalactiae and other streptococcal species, penicillin-resistant and sensitive staphylococci and Actinomyces pyogenes.
In staphylococcal and certain forms of streptococcal mastitis, an adequate duration of treatment is important in achieving both clinical and bacteriological cures. Orbenin L.A. with its slow release characteristics is designed to meet these requirements.
Dose to be administered and administration route
Cows
Dosage
The recommended dose is three infusions per infected quarter - one syringe administered every 48 hours.
Dosing guide
Clean and disinfect the teat with surgical spirit after milking; insert nozzle into the teat and apply gentle and continuous pressure until the suspension is expressed. The treated quarter(s) may be milked out at the next normal milking time.
Ewes
Dosage
A single infusion should be made into each udder half at weaning.
Administration
It is important that a simple hygienic procedure is followed. One operator should turn up and hold each ewe whilst a second person carries out the infusion technique. Clean and disinfect each teat end thoroughly with surgical spirit. Appose the syringe nozzle to the teat orifice and apply gentle, continuous pressure to express the suspension in the udder.
Actual cannulation of the teat orifice is neither necessary nor desirable.
Use a fresh syringe for each udder half to avoid the possibility of cross contamination during infusion.
Adverse reactions
None.
