[Ladygrey]

Hi there 

I am going to give a pig some antibiotics for reasons I wont put on the forums (sorry dont feel like arguments!)

I have both Alamycin and Pen and strep that I could use, But I have never really known the benefits/differences of each of them?

I know Alamycin you can inject less often, (was told by the vet) but then which one is stronger or more affective? and can they be used together?

Many thanks

Jess

[Berkshire Boy]

Ask the vet that's what they're for.

[RaisinHall Tamworths]

Depends what you are treating for  . Probably best to have a chat with your vet as to which is best for wharever the problem is.
Pen and Strep is 1ml/25kg of bodyweight whereas Alamycin LA is 1ml/10kg so you need less Pen and strep per injection but if its Alamycin LA you have and not just Alamycin 10% then that is just a one off jab rather than a few days with Pen Strep  .Would speak to vet though if you are not sure which to use

[RaisinHall Tamworths]

Crossed posts with Berkshire Boy

[Ladygrey]

Thankyou very much! that clarifies it for me,

Vet had suggested treating with antibiotics, I then realised I had two different types and wandered what the differences were without having to ring up the vet at unsociable hours