| abstract |
Novel formulations are disclosed that combine anthelmintic compounds (eg, avermectin) with fluorinated chloramphenicol derivative antibiotics or thiamphenicol derivative antibiotics (eg, florfenicol). Also disclosed are methods of using such formulations for the treatment and prevention of bovine and porcine infectious diseases, including bovine respiratory diseases and parasitic infections. In a preferred embodiment, a composition for the treatment of microbial and parasitic infections in an animal comprises the following: a) florfenicol; b) an endoectodic compound with anthelmintic activity; and c) a carrier. |