Locatim Oral Solution for Calves

Locatim, oral solution for neonatal calves less than 12 hours of age.

The product is produced from colostrum collected from cows kept under field conditions. Consequently, in addition to antibodies to E. coli F5 (K99) it also contains antibodies to other organisms, as a result of vaccination and/or exposure of the donor cows to organisms in their environment.
This should be borne in mind when planning vaccination programmes for calves, which receive Locatim.

The single oral dose provides direct transfer of these specific antibodies, giving local protection within the digestive tract and systemic protection following absorption through the intestinal mucosa.

For optimal absorption it should be administered during the first four hours of life, but it can be given up to 12 hours after birth.

Legal Category: POM-VPS.

Oral administration of 60 ml as soon as possible, preferably given within the first 4 hours, but not later than 12 hours after birth.
The product should be administered neat or diluted in milk or in milk replacer within the first 12 hours of the calf’s life, preferably, as soon as it is receptive. If the calf is reluctant to take the product, it may be administered via an ordinary syringe placed in the mouth.
The calf must be given other normal colostrum in addition to the product.

• In the absence of information specifically demonstrating the safety of more than one repeated dose, it is recommended that calves should only be dosed once.

Active substance

• Bovine concentrated lactoserum containing specific immunoglobulins G against E. coli F5 (K99) adhesin > 2.8* log10/ml.
  • * ELISA method

Excipient

• Methyl parahydroxybenzoate < 0.8 mg/ml.