To maintain animal productivity, it is not always enough to maintain proper conditions and follow a balanced diet. It is rather difficult to choose the approach to each animal or bird, taking into account personal needs and diseases. In such cases, complex drugs come to the rescue, which not only normalizes many processes in the body, but also enriches it with essential substances for vital activity. "Biovit-80" - one of these effective drugs, it brings significant benefits to the au pair.
- What is "Biovit-80": composition and type of release
- pharmachologic effect
- Indications for use
- Instructions for use of the drug: the dose and method of use
- Contraindications and possible side effects
- Cautions: special instructions
- Term and storage conditions
What is "Biovit-80": composition and type of release
Means represents homogeneous friable powder of brown color. There is a light and dark shade. It is mined by treating the culture fluid Streptomyces aureofaciens, which is the source of chlortetracycline. It does not dissolve in water.
In "Biovita" includes:
- 8% chlortetracycline;
- about 35-40% of proteins;
- fats;
- enzymes;
- vitamins (mainly group B, especially B12: not less than 8 mg per kg of product);
- various mineral and biologically active substances.
pharmachologic effect
Biovit enters the body through food. Chlortetracycline acts on various microorganisms (both gram-positive and gram-negative), inhibiting their growth and development. But the drug is practically not effective against acid-resistant bacteria, fungal and viral diseases.
In general, the complex of components of the drug has on the animal's body a stimulating and therapeutic and prophylactic effect. The product maintains activity in the blood for about 10 hours, excreted during the day with organic waste.
At low dosages, it has a positive effect on the metabolism and gas exchange of the lungs.Increases immunity.
With therapeutic dosages increases resistance to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Also reduces mortality, increases the weight gain and productivity of animals and birds in the economy.
Indications for use
"Biovit-80" is used in veterinary medicine for the treatment and prophylaxis of farm animals, fur-bearing animals, rabbits, such as pasteurellosis, colibacteriosis, salmonellosis, leptospirosis, listeriosis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and lungs, bacterial etiology; against ornithosis in birds, cholera, coccidiosis. "Biovit" is also useful for accelerating the development of young animals: calves, pigs, chickens.
Instructions for use of the drug: the dose and method of use
General dosages of how to give "Biovit":
| Type and age of animals | Dose, g |
| Calves 5-10 days | 5 |
| Calves 11-30 days | 6 |
| Calves 31-60 days | 8 |
| Calves 61-120 days | 10 |
| Pigs 5-10 days | 0,75 |
| Piglets 11-30 days | 1,5 |
| Piglets 31-60 days | 3 |
| Piglets 61-120 days | 7,5 |
| Rabbits and fur animals | 0,13-0,2 |
| Bird (young) | 0.63 g / kg |
For the purpose of treatment, the drug is applied twice a day and further for 3 days after the cessation of symptoms of the disease.
For prophylaxis, it is enough to give 1 time per day for 5-20 days, depending on the desired result.
Contraindications and possible side effects
"Biovit" is not an allergen, a negative reaction to the drug is possible due to individual intolerance. With prolonged treatment or violation of the dosage may be observed upset stomach, eczema, liver damage, stomatitis, loss of appetite. It is not recommended to conduct a long course of treatment for pregnant animals. 
Cautions: special instructions
It is possible to eat meat of animals and birds, like milk, eggs, only 6 days after the end of the use of the drug. Animals killed before the end of the term are disposed of depending on the decision of the veterinarian. Do not use with other antibiotics.
Term and storage conditions
The drug should be kept in a dry, dark place without access for children and animals at a temperature of -20 to 37 ºС.Store separately with food (list B). Shelf life - 1 year.
Should remember that The drug is an antibiotic, and is used only when necessary. Observing the instruction means, you ensure the safety of not only animals, but also all who will use your products.
