title: Antimicrobial issues in bovine lameness.
abstract: This article reviews some of the issues surrounding antimicrobial use in treating diseases that cause lameness in cattle. The discussion includes sections on selection of an antimicrobial, regimen design, and medication of multiple animals. Pathogen susceptibility testing is covered, along with empiric selection of antimicrobials. Other issues covered include regional perfusion and topical application of antimicrobials, antimicrobials in footbaths and in feed, and withdrawal time estimates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA.
authors.forename: V R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Fajt
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Apley
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D010478:Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D010599:Pharmacokinetics
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents