Maxitet 13.5%

Maxitet 13.5% Injectable Solution

Versatile Long- and Short-Acting Antibiotic for Multi-Species Care

Maxitet 13.5% is a reliable, stable oxytetracycline injection designed for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections in livestock and horses. Offering a balanced concentration of 135mg/ml, it provides the unique flexibility of being used for both rapid-response daily treatment and sustained long-acting protection, depending on the dosage administered.

It is a staple for South African farmers, effectively targeting common tick-borne diseases, respiratory illnesses, and specific equine conditions across cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses.

🐄 Why Maxitet 13.5% is a Farm Favorite:

• Dual-Action Flexibility: Use it as a daily short-acting treatment or a higher-dose long-acting injection (3-5 days protection).

• Multi-Species Safety: One of the few oxytetracycline formulations specifically indicated for use in Horses (for Strangles).

• Broad Spectrum: Highly effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as certain rickettsia (Heartwater).

• Versatile Administration: Safe for Intramuscular (IM), Subcutaneous (SC), or slow Intravenous (IV) use.

📋 Key Indications:

• Tick-Borne Diseases: Heartwater and Tick-borne Gallsickness (Anaplasmosis).

• Respiratory Issues: Pneumonia and Pasteurellosis.

• Hoof & Joint Care: Footrot, Navel-ill, and Joint-ill.

• Equine Care: Specifically indicated for the treatment of Strangles in horses.

💉 Administration & Dosage:

Normal Use (Daily for 3 days):

• Cattle & Horses: 8ml per 100kg body mass.

• Sheep & Goats: 4ml per 50kg body mass.

• Pigs: 2ml per 30kg body mass.

Long-Acting Use (3–5 days protection - IM Route ONLY):

• Cattle: 16ml per 100kg body mass.

• Sheep & Goats: 8ml per 50kg body mass.

• Pro-Tip: When injecting Intramuscularly (IM), use the mid-neck area. Do not inject more than 20ml at a single site. Massage the area after injection to enhance absorption and minimize swelling.

🛡️ Safety & Withdrawal:

• Withdrawal Period (Meat): 28 Days.

• Withdrawal Period (Milk): 7 Days.

• Target Species: Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, and Horses.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dark place below 25°C.

• Registration: Act 36 of 1947 (Reg. No. G3586).

📦 Plaasbron Shipping Note: We understand the urgency of antibiotic treatment. Maxitet 13.5% is packed in reinforced, light-protected packaging to ensure the vial arrives safely and the medication remains potent for immediate use.

Order by 2PM to get delivered next working day! We use 24 hours service with carriers in most cases so that you can get your order delivered on time.

There is €4.99 charge for delivery under €50 Orders. Additional charges will be imposed by our couriers for delivery to remote area, a surcharge may be levied to cover carriage to these areas.

Your product is covered by a 12 month Warranty or more if you opted for the extended warranty. Make sure you register your product.