I've been using Nuflor but am going to switch to Draxxin but the bottle says you have to use it all within 28 days of first use and only puncture bottle 17 times. I know you use less Draxxin, but does it just quit working on day 29?
Many drugs say something to this effect on the label; very few people read enough of the fine print to notice.I've been using Nuflor but am going to switch to Draxxin but the bottle says you have to use it all within 28 days of first use and only puncture bottle 17 times. I know you use less Draxxin, but does it just quit working on day 29?
The expiration date is a guarantee of full effectiveness up to that date. It doesn't necessarily mean that the drug starts to lose potency beyond it. Companies don't usually study a drug to see how far out it can possibly last; they just make sure that it's good for a year or two and then put that date on the label. Many drugs will last virtually forever if stored and sealed properly.The way I understand it is after the expiration date it starts losing some of its efficacy.
A lot of people (Not saying you, just a general statement) think of long lasting antibiotics as a magic bullet.One shot lasts 14 days with Draxxin, Nuflor requires a second dose = twice through the chute. Draxxin has 18 days withdrawal vs 30+ with Nuflor. Viscosity of Nuflor.
To be clear, the shelf life is a year. Once opened (not referring to "stored and sealed"), it's 28 days. So they aren't making sure it's good for a year or two and putting that date on the label. They are putting 28 days. Big difference between shelf life and use by dates.The expiration date is a guarantee of full effectiveness up to that date. It doesn't necessarily mean that the drug starts to lose potency beyond it. Companies don't usually study a drug to see how far out it can possibly last; they just make sure that it's good for a year or two and then put that date on the label. Many drugs will last virtually forever if stored and sealed properly.
Indeed. It's only one part. But, when I have to use an antibiotic, I will use the one that requires the least amount of stress on the cattle and doesn't require ill cattle to be run through the chute daily. I consider minimizing the times cattle have to be run through the chute as part of good management. Sometimes technological advancement is also part of good management.A lot of people (Not saying you, just a general statement) think of long lasting antibiotics as a magic bullet.
Even after Exceed came on the market we still used Naxel. It only lasts 24hours. So it requires you to get the calves back in and temp & retreat. An antibiotic is only one part of the recovery process. It does not replace good good management.
Draxxin KP was $1350 at the vet for a 250ml bottle
I keep the bottle of Resflor Gold in an inside pocket of my coat to keep it warm, but it's still ungodly thick.
I'm an old school cheap azz. I don't use Resflor. I still use Nuflor and I.V. my Bannamine on calves. I save the Transdermal for the bulls.
I have a kerosene heater next to the chute in the winter. Got to be careful not to get the Nuflor to warm. The calves really don't like hot Nuflor injections.
Resflor actually had a freebie promo bottle holder made out of gel that you heat in the microwave then place the bottle in. It was supposed to keep the liquid thinner than kyro syrup. Got one hanging in my office, never tried it to see if it works.I keep the bottle of Resflor Gold in an inside pocket of my coat to keep it warm, but it's still ungodly thick.
Try it! And report back.Resflor actually had a freebie promo bottle holder made out of gel that you heat in the microwave then place the bottle in. It was supposed to keep the liquid thinner than kyro syrup. Got one hanging in my office, never tried it to see if it works.