Zoetis Albon® Boluses

Indications

Albon is effective in the treatment of shipping fever complex and bacterial pneumonia associated with Pasteurella spp. sensitive to sulfadimethoxine; and calf diphtheria and foot rot associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum sensitive to sulfadimethoxine in cattle.

For use with

Beef

Dairy

How It Works

Albon is a low-dose, rapidly absorbed, long-acting sulfonamide.

• Long-acting sulfonamide bolus.
• Low dose provides rapid, sustained blood levels at higher levels than most other long-acting sulfonamides.
• Sulfadimethoxine has been demonstrated in laboratory studies to be effective against a wide variety of organisms, such as streptococci, staphylococci, and members of the E. coli-salmonella group of bacteria.
• Low toxicity.
• Approved for use in lactating dairy cows.

What Is It For?

An effective treatment for bacterial pneumonia, shipping fever, foot rot, calf diphtheria.

Dosage and Administration

Albon should be administered to cattle so that the initial dose is equivalent to 25 mg/lb of body weight and each subsequent daily dose is equivalent to 12.5 mg/lb of body weight. Length of treatment will depend on clinical response. In most cases, treatment for 3–4 days is adequate. Treatment should not be continued beyond 5 days.

Dosage Schedule for Cattle: 600-1,200 lb of body weight