triple antibiotic or Blue kote?

[Redfeathers]

I put some on the Polish girls very pecked on head...we ate her eggs and so far so good. No problems

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I've always used Blue-Kote spray on my hens when they have cuts, I eat the eggs. I don't eat my hens ever but I do eat those extra roosters

 

[hinkjc]

I'm thinking the labeling only applies to the meat, since it is approved for milking cows, although there is no mention of poultry or poultry products. I found a label reference to horses and cattle as follows:

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail....urce=Inktomi&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=12165 (click on Manufacturer label link)

Warning
Contents under pressure. Do not puncture. Do not store or use near heat or open flame. Exposure to temperatures above 130°F may cause bursting. Never throw container into fire or incinerator. BLU-KOTE

stains clothing. Not for use on horses intended for food. For animal use only. Keep from reach of children. Use only as directed.

http://www.drugs.com/vet/blu-kote-can.html

Blu-Kote Caution
For external veterinary use only. In case of serious burns, deep or puncture wounds, or if redness, irritation or swelling persists or increases, discontinue use and consult a veterinarian. Keep away from eyes, mouth, nostrils, and mucous membranes. Do not use on cats. Prevent dogs from licking the treated area. To prevent any product leftover to contaminate the milk, wash treated teats/udder thoroughly before milking.

Jody​

 

[MissPrissy]

A cow is larger than a chicken. If you can't eat the horse meat imagine the saturation on a small chicken body.

I would rather heed warning not to use the animal for food at all.

 

[carousel]

I wrote the company they said
"We have never done the tissue residue studies required to obtain a claim for meat animals. Therefore I cannot advise you on the matter. "

I'm going to say if it IS safe for cow udders! and milk.... that my eggs should be safe too after a period of time.

I did a quick search on the ingredients in blu kote and could not find real problem for toxicity.
but granted it was a quick look.

 

[Bandana]

Wonder why it says not to use it on cats. I've seen that done a few times, and it didn't seem to hurt them any.

 

[jaybme]

None of the ingredients are particularly harmful on their own, so unless there is a synergistic element I do not know about it seems like this product would be fine for use on chickens you do not intend to eat- but you can eat the eggs!

Wait a week or two if you want, but the most serious effect I could find was in the dust the pigment comes from which would be in solution in this product.

My two cents!

 

[carousel]

This is what I have have decided also.
I wrote the company and they said they never have not done the proper testing to study residual effects so can not offer that statement.
the product has been around for a long time.
thanks