Tulathromycin, also known as Tylosin, is a veterinary antibiotic belonging to the macrolide class. Its main functions include:
Wide antibacterial spectrum. It has significant antibacterial activity against various Gram positive bacteria and some Gram negative bacteria, Campylobacter, spirochetes, etc. Especially highly sensitive to pathogens that cause respiratory diseases in pigs and cows, such as Actinobacteria pleuropneumoniae, Pasteurella multocida, Bordetella bronchisepticus, and Haemophilus parasuis.
Treat Mycoplasma infection. It has a special effect on Mycoplasma and can be used to treat various infections caused by Mycoplasma, such as chronic respiratory diseases, infectious rhinitis in chickens, airbags, etc. It is the preferred drug for treating and preventing Mycoplasma infection in livestock and poultry.
Promote growth and increase feed returns. As a feed additive, Tulathromycin can significantly increase the growth rate of livestock and shorten the feeding cycle, thereby improving economic benefits.
Rapid absorption and excretion. Regardless of oral or injection, Tulathromycin can reach an effective antibacterial concentration in a short period of time and maintain it for a certain period of time. After stopping the medication, it is quickly excreted from the body and has almost no residue in the tissue.
Good diffusion ability. It can penetrate all organs, tissues, and body fluids, especially through the plasma membrane, blood-brain, blood eye, and blood testis barrier, making its clinical application widespread.
In addition, Tulathromycin also has good effects on bovine hemolytic streptococci, Pasteurella multocida, Haemophilus sleep, and Mycoplasma bovis pneumonia.