The product is a premix consisting of yellow free flowing granules and contains 250 g of chlortetracycline hydrochloride per kg.

For treatment and control of respiratory and systemic infections associated with organisms sensitive to chlortetracycline.

The recommended dose rates are as follows:

These dose rates can usually be achieved by mixing 1.2 kg of Aurofac Granular 250 mg/g Premix per tonne of complete feed to give a concentration of 300 ppm chlortetracycline hydrochloride. However the correct incorporation rate should be calculated based on the feed consumption rates of the animals to be treated.

To ensure thorough dispersion of the product, it should first be mixed with a suitable quantity of feed ingredients before incorporation into the final mix. Aurofac Granular 250 mg/g Premix can be incorporated in pelleted feed preconditioned at temperatures up to 70°C.

The medicated feed should be supplied to the affected pen(s) or group(s) of pigs, chickens, turkeys or ducks. Treatment should be continued for a period of five to seven days for respiratory or systemic infections. During the treatment period, only feed medicated with the product should be supplied.

A manufacturer who is approved to incorporate directly at any concentration, veterinary medicinal products or premixtures containing such products must be responsible for mixing when incorporation is less than 2 kg per tonne of final feed.

For incorporation into dry feed at the registered mill.

Do not use in ruminants.

No known problems if used during pregnancy or lactation.

Chlortetracycline is sometimes used in association with other antimicrobials, notably sulphadimidine, penicillin and neomycin. There are no known adverse reactions with these or any other substances.

Chlortetracycline is of low toxicity and there is a wide safety margin at the recommended dosage. On rare occasions overdosage may cause diarrhoea and over growth of yeast and fungi. Under such conditions, withdraw medication and apply appropriate treatment.

The product is of low toxicity and side effects are rarely encountered. If suspected adverse reactions occur, treatment should be discontinued immediately.

Meat and offal:

Pigs: 10 days

Chickens: 2 days

Turkeys: 2 days

Ducks: 4 days

Eggs:

Not authorized for use in laying birds producing eggs for human consumption. Do not use within 14 days of the onset of laying.

If you know you are hypersensitive (allergic) to chlortetracycline, do not handle this product. When handling the product the inhalation of the dust must be avoided by wearing a disposable half-mask respirator conforming to European Standard EN 149 or a non-disposable respirator to European Standard EN 140 with a filter to EN E143. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Gloves should be worn whilst handling the product. If contact with the skin or eyes occurs, wash area immediately with clean fresh water. If irritation persists seek medical attention.

Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling the product. Hand and exposed skin should be washed thoroughly after use.

Store apart from animal feeding stuffs. After first opening the bag of premix, any remaining contents should be stored in a dry place and the bag should be closed and secured with a suitable bag tie.

Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging: 14 days.

Shelf-life after incorporation into meal or pelleted feed: 3 months.

Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

For animal treatment only.

Polyethylene bags containing 2 kg, 3 kg, 4.8 kg, 6.4 kg, 8 kg, 9 kg, 12 kg, 16 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg. Cardboard cartons containing 8 x 3 kg polyethylene bags, 12 x 2 kg polyethylene bags. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Nil.