Antibiotic:
The Use of Fluoroquinolones in Horses:
- Baytril (Enrofloxacin)
- orbifloxacin,
- ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
- difloxacin
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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After a decade of use in small animals, studies and clinical experiences have shown that the family of fluoroquinolone antibiotics can be valuable in the treatment of infections in horses though there are some caveats. This includes the well known antibiotic Baytril (enrofloxacin) which is given by injection or orallyand the less well known members of this group that can be given orally. This article contains information about the use, contraindications, toxic effects, and dosages of these antibiotics.
~Word Count: 518 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: September 08, 2009;
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