Rifampin 100 mg/ml suspension by NexGen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic often administered in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Rhodococcus equi, Streptococcus equi, S. equisimilis, and S. zooepidemicus isolates. It is often used to treat foals and horses when a systemic antibacterial is needed to treat staphylococcal infections and eradicate pathogens located in difficult to reach target areas, such as abscesses.
FOR RX ONLY: A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required for dispensing this medication.
Rifampin 150 mg/ml suspension by NexGen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic often administered in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Rhodococcus equi,...
Rhodococcus equi (previously known as Corynebacterium equi) is a bacterium that lives in the soil and is the most serious cause of pneumonia in foals one to six months old.1 In rare instances,...
While it is not the most common cause of pneumonia in foals, Rhodococcus equi bacteria is the most serious cause of pneumonia in foals 1 to 4 months old. In the equine industry, this disease produces...
Bronchopneumonia in foals is a common concern in many equine facilities. In most cases, this condition is caused by Rhodococcus equi, a Gram-positive facultative intracellular pathogen. R. equi can...
There are tens of thousands of species of fungi, but only around 50 have the ability to cause disease in animals and humans. Of these, there are four classes of fungi:
Superficial – Affecting...
Rhodococcus equi is a bacterium that inhabits the soil and is often responsible for causing pneumonia in foals aged 1 to 6 months. R. equi-caused disease in adult horses, humans and other...
Rifampin 150 mg/ml suspension by NexGen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic often administered in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Rhodococcus equi,...
Gastric ulcers in horses (Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome or EGUS) are caused by prolonged exposure of the gastric mucosa to gastric acids which can result in ulceration and bleeding. EGUS is most...
Muscle discomfort and pain as a cause of lameness and poor performance in the horse is often poorly recognized. While human athletes are readily ably to convey discomfort and pain to physicians, this...
It is estimated that between 50% to 90% of horses suffer from gastric ulcers at one time or another. These can affect any horse at any age, but typically occur in performance horses. Strenuous...
Sucralfate is most effective in treating ulcers affecting the glandular part of the stomach in horses. Its effects are local rather than systemic and it does not affect production of gastric acid...
