Masti-Ban

Masti-Ban is formulated for use in the dairy cow at the point of drying off, that is, immediately after the last milking of the lactation, in order to treat existing mastitis and to provide protection against further infections during the dry period.

Masti-Ban is a useful aid in reducing the incidence of summer mastitis in heifers and dry cows at risk.

Masti-Ban active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms which are associated with mastitis and is effective against Streptococcus agalactiae and other Streptococcus species, penicillin resistant and sensitive Staphylococci, Corynebacterium, Arcanobacteria species, Escherichia coli and other susceptible Gram- negative bacteria.

Cloxacillin benzathine and Ampicillin trihydrate in a long-acting base maintain effective antibacterial levels in the dry cow udder for up to 10 weeks and are non-irritant to udder tissue.

For intramammary infusion in dairy cows and heifers.

Dry off Therapy: After the final milking of a lactation, clean and disinfect the teats and introduce the contents of one tube into each quarter via the teat canal.

Avoid contamination of the syringe nozzle.

When infusing heifers, it is important that the syringe nozzle is not introduced into the teat.

Summer Mastitis Therapy: Prior to the first calving, whilst at risk of summer mastitis, clean and disinfect the teats and introduce the contents of one syringe into each quarter.

The recommended procedure is as follows:

The animal should be properly restrained. The teats are cleaned and disinfected. The teat orifice is located and the nozzle of the syringe placed against it but NOT inserted. When the syringe plunger is depressed the antibiotic passes easily through the teat into the udder.