Active Constituent(s)
1 mg/mL Hydroxocobalamin (as the acetate)
Indications
Before treatment, establish vitamin B12 status of stock and/or pasture cobalt levels.
Cobalt deficiency in soil and/or pasture leads to a lack of vitamin B12 in body tissues of stock. Vitamin B12 deficiency is mostly a problem in very young stock. Poor growth rates and ill thrift may be seen in affected animals.
Treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency is likely to last only 4 – 6 weeks.
Treatment of pregnant animals should benefit newborn animals particularly when treated in the latter stages of pregnancy.
Supplementation of young ruminants should begin at or before weaning.
The need for, and frequency of, dosing is related to the severity of deficiency and the age of the animal.
Seek veterinary advice if poor stock condition persists after treatment.
Dosage
By law the user must take due care, obtaining expert advice when necessary, to avoid unnecessary pain and distress when using the product other than as directed on the label.
Injections to be given subcutaneously (under the skin) into the anterior half of the neck just below the ear. Use sharp, clean needles to avoid tissue injury.
Sheep: 1 – 2 mL
Cattle: 4 – 12 mL
Withholding Period(s)
Meat: Nil
Product Codes
| Size | Code |
|---|---|
| 500 mL | 504220 |
