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As with all drugs, QUARTERMASTER should not be used in animals found to be hypersensitive to the product.
Product Information
Indications
QUARTERMASTER® (penicillin-dihydrostreptomycin in oil) Suspension is indicated for use in dairy cows at drying off to reduce the frequency of existing infection and to prevent new infection with Staphylococcus aureus in dry cows.
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Packaging
QUARTERMASTER is supplied in individual disposable syringes of 10 mL in multi-syringe packages of 12 x 10 mL and cartons of 12 x 12 x 10 mL.
Dosage/Administration
At the last milking before drying off, completely milk out cow and use QUARTERMASTER as follows:
1. Warm the syringe to body temperature.
2. Clean and dry teats and udder thoroughly.
3. Using alcohol pads provided, scrub each teat and clean, using a separate pad for each teat.
4. Slowly infuse entire contents of the syringe.
5. Infuse the contents of one syringe into each quarter. Discard the syringe
after use.
6. Treated teats should then be dipped into an effective teat dip.
7. The teat or quarter should not be manipulated again until the cow freshens.
8. To achieve and maintain a lower frequency of infection, proper dipping of teats during lactation is recommended.
Precautions
Not to be used within 6 weeks of freshening. Not for use in lactating cows. Milk taken from animals within 96 hours (8 milkings) after calving must not be used for food. Animals infused with this product must not be slaughtered for food within 60 days from time of infusion or within 96 hours after calving.
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
Material Safety Data Sheet
QUARTERMASTER is a registered trademark of West Agro Inc.
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