Nuflor Gold® Antimicrobial
NUFLOR GOLD is approved to treat bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with:
- Mannheimia haemolytica
- Pasteurella multocida
- Histophilus somni
- Mycoplasma bovis
It is a florfenicol antibiotic formulated to include M. bovis in its spectrum of antibacterial activity.
Indications
NUFLOR GOLD® is indicated for treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.
Administration
NUFLOR GOLD® should be administered by a single subcutaneous injection at a dose rate of 40 mg florfenicol/kg body weight (6 mL/100 lb). Do not administer more than 15 mL at each site. The injection should be given only in the neck. Injection sites other than the neck have not been evaluated.
- A single subcutaneous (SQ) dose at a rate of 6 mL/100 lb.
- To be administered in the neck only, not to exceed 15 mL per injection site.
- Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 44 days of treatment.
Dosage Guide
| ANIMAL WEIGHT (lb) | DOSAGE (mL) |
| 100 | 6.0 |
| 200 | 12.0 |
| 300 | 18.0 |
| 400 | 24.0 |
| 500 | 30.0 |
| 600 | 36.0 |
| 700 | 42.0 |
| 800 | 48.0 |
| 900 | 54.0 |
| 1000 | 60.0 |
Safety
A target animal safety study was conducted to evaluate the effects of NUFLOR GOLD® when administered to feeder cattle by subcutaneous injection at 1X, 3X, or 5X the labeled dose for three consecutive days (3X the labeled duration). Decreased feed consumption (inappetence), decreased water consumption, and injection site swelling were observed in the 1X, 3X, and 5X groups.
A separate injection site study conducted in cattle demonstrated that NUFLOR GOLD® may induce a transient local reaction in the subcutaneous tissue and underlying muscle tissue.
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Description
NUFLOR GOLD rapidly delivers florfenicol to lungs infected with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and/or Mycoplasma bovis.
Caution
Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, as use in lactating dairy cattle may cause drug residues. Not for use in animals intended for breeding. Do not use for calves to be processed for veal. For withdrawal period, adverse reactions and complete directions for use see packaging insert.
Contact information
US only:
Merck Animal Health
livestocktechsrvc@merck-animal-health.com
1-800-211-3574
Website
www.nuflorgold.com
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