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LEONARD LIMOUSIN
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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-
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