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LEONARD LIMOUSIN
          Approved by FDA under NADA # 141-143                                                     The Midwest Cattleman · April 20, 2023 · P24
           Noromycin            ®        continued from page 21
           300 LA
           (oxytetracycline injection)      Leonard said he finds it im-
           ANTIBIOTIC                    portant to look at measurable
          Each mL contains 300 mg of oxytetracycline base   traits to quantify value, not
          (equivalent to 323.5 mg of oxytetracycline
          dihydrate).                    just the fashion of the day.
                                            “In the '80s, Limousin were
          For Use in Beef Cattle, Non-lactating Dairy Cattle,
          Calves, Including pre-ruminating (veal) calves  the most popular breed in the
          BRIEF SUMMARY (For full Prescribing
          Information, see package insert.)  nation,” Leonard said,  “but
          INDICATIONS:                   they got off track, with perfor-
          NOROMYCIN 300 LA is intended for use in
          treatment for the following diseases when due to   mance and disposition. They
          oxytetracycline-susceptible organisms:
                                         were all leg, no thickness, no
          Beef cattle, non-lactating dairy cattle, calves,
          including pre-ruminating (veal) calves:  muscle, no guts. The females
          NOROMYCIN 300 LA is indicated in the treatment
          of pneumonia and shipping fever complex   weren't fertile and didn't milk
          associated with Pasteurella spp., and Histophilus
          spp.  NOROMYCIN 300 LA is indicated for the   well. The show ring didn't stop
          treatment of infectious bovine
          keratoconjunctivitis (pink eye) caused by   to think about production. The
          Moraxella bovis, foot-rot and diphtheria caused
          by Fusobacterium necrophorum; bacterial   breed had to rebuild, because
          enteritis (scours) caused by Escherichia coli;
          wooden tongue caused by Actinobacillus   of the two or three pedigrees
          lignieresii; leptospirosis caused by Leptospira
          pomona; and wound infections and acute metritis   that had disposition problems  much more profit. People who  mance. He found our website,
          caused by strains of staphylococcal and
          streptococcal organisms sensitive to
          oxytetracycline.               but ranked well in the show  think they don't like Limou- called and wanted me to send
                                         ring. It ruined it for the com- sin, have never bought a bull  him our six highest priced
          Swine:
          NOROMYCIN 300 LA is indicated in the treatment   mercial cattleman.”
          of bacterial enteritis (scours, colibacillosis)                   from me.”                         bulls. I met the man when I
          caused by Escherichia coli; pneumonia caused
          by Pasteurella multocida; and leptospirosis   Leonard said he never   On the heels of that first  delivered them.”
          caused by Leptospira pomona.
                                         used those lines because they  Limousin semen purchase at               Within the past week, Leon-
          In sows NOROMYCIN 300 LA is indicated as an
          aid in control of infectious enteritis (baby pig   didn't have the performance  age 12, Leonard as a teenager  ard received an email from a
          scours, colibacillosis) in suckling pigs caused by
          Escherichia coli.              he wanted.                         joined ranks with four other  man in South Africa. Leonard
          PRECAUTIONS:                      “I had a really good friend,  young peers to organize and  Limousin has shipped frozen
          Exceeding the highest recommended level of
          drug per pound of bodyweight per day,   who  has since retired from  create the National Limou- semen and embryos in the
          administering more than the recommended
          number of treatments, and/or exceeding 10 mL   the business,” Leonard said,  sin  Junior Association. They  past, but this guy wants to
          intramuscularly or subcutaneously per injection
          site in adult beef cattle and non-lactating dairy   “who asked back then, 'Why  wrote the by-laws and rules,  buy a live bull.
          cattle and 5 mL intramuscularly per injection site
          in adult swine, may result in antibiotic residues   do  we decide  what  a  cow is  then incorporated in July of   “It will take a 90-day quar-
          beyond the withdrawal time.
                                         supposed to look like and then  1973.  This  year  marks  the  antine and health tests,”
          Consult with your veterinarian prior to
          administering this product in order to determine   try to make them do their job?  50th Anniversary of that ju- Leonard said. “We can handle
          the proper treatment required in the event of an
          adverse reaction.  At the first sign of any adverse   Nobody draws a picture of a  nior association. Of the found- that. South African cattle are
          reaction, discontinue use of the product and seek
          the advice of your veterinarian. Some of the   combine, then tries to put the  ing sons, Leonard is the only  a little rounder and exhibit
          reactions may be attributable either to
          anaphylaxis (an allergic reaction) or to   parts  in  it.  They  build  the  one still involved in the busi- more muscle expression. So,
          cardiovascular collapse of unknown cause.
                                         combine and then cover it  ness.                                     I'll have to see if he is trying
          Shortly after injection treated animals may have
          transient hemoglobinuria resulting in darkened   with sheet metal. If we make   “Ever since college, I want- to change that or wants to
          urine.
                                         cattle do their job, then they'll  ed  to  own the bulls that  ev- keep that style. But, I've got
          As with all antibiotic preparations, use of this
          drug may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible   look right.'”
          organisms, including fungi.  The absence of a                     erybody else is buying semen  one that will fit either situa-
          favorable response following treatment, or the
          development of new signs or symptoms may   Selecting for traits one can  on,” he said.              tion.”
          suggest an overgrowth of non-susceptible   measure became Leonard's
          organisms.  If superinfections occur, the use of                    Recently, he sold a trailer        No vacay is in the plans
          this product should be discontinued and   mode of operation.
          appropriate specific therapy should be instituted.                load of those kinds of genetics  for this Limousin breeder.
          Since bacteriostatic drugs may interfere with the   “If you can't measure it,  to a guy in western Oklaho- If Leonard has his way, he'll
          bactericidal action of penicillin, it is advisable to
          avoid giving NOROMYCIN 300 LA in conjunction   you can't capture the value  ma.                     be breeding and feeding effi-
          with penicillin.
                                         from it,” he said.                   “He'd never been here,”  cient Limousin every day for
          WARNINGS:
                                            Leonard has not deterred  Leonard said. “I'd never met  the next 50 years; and selling
              Warnings: Discontinue treatment at
             least 28 days prior to slaughter of cattle   from that early ingrained  him.  But  he  was  looking  for  them private treaty to one
              and swine. Not for use in lactating
               dairy animals. Rapid intravenous   conviction. He thinks the en- high percentage Limousin  happy customer at a time,
              administration may result in animal
              collapse. Oxytetracycline should be   tire industry should pursue  bulls and wanted the benefits  anywhere in the world.
             administered intravenously slowly over
               a period of at least 5 minutes.  measurable traits. He also  of  extra muscle  and perfor-
          CAUTION:                       contends that the LimFlex
          Intramuscular or subcutaneous injection may
          result in local tissue reactions which persists   (Limousin x  Angus) advan-
          beyond the slaughter withdrawal period.
          This may result in trim loss of edible tissue at   tage, is the place where profit
          slaughter.                                                         Buffalo Livestock Market
          Intramuscular injection in the rump area may   is maximized start to finish.
          cause mild temporary lameness associated with   “One of the early breeders
          swelling at the injection site.  Subcutaneous
          injection in the neck area may cause swelling at   in Iowa used in his ads in
          the injection site.                                                  Special   Cattle Sale                      Special     Sheep
          ADVERSE REACTIONS:             the  '70s 'Limousin Do More          Vaccinated
          Reports of adverse reactions associated with   Things Right.' He's correct. In   Every                        Stock Cow       &
          oxytetracycline administration include injection                                               Watch our
          site swelling, restlessness, ataxia, trembling,   the '80s, he put out an ad that   Cattle   Saturday         & Bull Sale  Goat Sale
          swelling of  eyelids, ears, muzzle, anus and vulva                                            sale live on the
          (or scrotum and sheath in males), respiratory   said 'Lose Less with Limou-  Sale               Internet at
          abnormalities (labored breathing), frothing at the                              12:00 Noon   www.CattleUSA.com
          mouth, collapse and possibly death. Some of   sin' when everybody was los-                                    3rd Tuesday  4th Tuesday
          these reactions may be attributed either to                          2nd Sat. of   Selling all classes
          anaphylaxis (an allergic reaction) or to   ing money. That was my dad's
          cardiovascular collapse of unknown cause.                           Each Month    of cattle
          To report a suspected adverse reaction call
          1-866-591-5777.                attitude too. All other Conti-
              Livestock Drug - Not for Human Use.  nental breeds talk about how
            Restricted Drug(s) California.  Use Only as                           Lyle Caselman - Owner-Manager: 417-345-7876 • Mobile: 417-533-2944
                    Directed.            good they are to cross with                  Leon Caselman - Owner: 417-345-4514 • Mobile: 417-588-6185
          Manufactured by:               others. Limousin can do it on
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          Lenexa, KS 66219               its own! But, add hybrid vigor
          MADE IN THE UK                 by  using  Lim  bulls  on  other                • John Sanwald 417-588-9113 • Bobby Cole 573-674-3131
          Rev: August 2021               breeds and there can be so                          Barn 417-345-8122
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