Respiratory

[JFF12]

Is Liquamycin (oxytetracycline) good to use for respiratory issues?

 

[Eggcessive]

You can use it, if you have it, but Tylan50 injectable or Tylosin powder for the water is preferrable to me. The Liquimycin is a long acting injectable cattle antibiotic, which is given into the muscle once every 3 days. Dosage for chickens is questionable, and some like to use it orally, which is not what it was made for. Here is an old thread and in post one someone gave a dosage their vet recommended:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/miracle-la-200-dosage-and-vetrx-for-crd-treatment.631458/

 

[JFF12]

Thanks! I was told by a vet to give a 1/2cc for what looked like early bumble foot, which I did, and it seemed to have worked. I was just curious if it would work for respiratory also. I think I’ll pick up some tylan50 this evening.