20 Nebraska Cattleman October 2023 ANADA 200-591, Approved by FDA For intramuscular and subcutaneous use in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. BRIEF SUMMARY (For full Prescribing Information, see package insert.) INDICATIONS: Norfenicol is indicated for treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, and Histophilus somni, and for the treatment of foot rot. Also, it is indicated for control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with M.haemolytica, P. multocida, and H. somni. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Do not use in animals that have shown hypersensitivity to florfenicol. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Can be irritating to skin and eyes. Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. In case of accidental eye exposure, flush with water for 15 minutes. In case of accidental skin exposure, wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Consult physician if irritation persists. Accidental injection of this product may cause local irritation. Consult physician immediately. The risk information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk about Norfenicol with your veterinarian. For customer service, adverse effects reporting, or to obtain a copy of the MSDS or FDA-approved package insert, call 1-866-591-5777. PRECAUTIONS: Not for use in animals intended for breeding. Effects on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Intramuscular injection may result in local tissue reaction which persists beyond 28 days. This may result in trim loss at slaughter. Tissue reaction at injection sites other than the neck is likely to be more severe. RESIDUE WARNINGS: Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 28 days of the last intramuscular treatment. Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 33 days of subcutaneous treatment. Not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows as such use may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. A withdrawal period has not been established in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. ADVERSE REACTIONS: Inappetence, decreased water consumption, or diarrhea may occur transiently. Manufactured by: Norbrook Laboratories Limited, Newry, BT35 6PU, Co. Down, Northern Ireland. The Norbrook logos and Norfenicol ® are registered trademarks of Norbrook Laboratories Limited. Expert Advice The country continues to see declining numbers of large animal veterinarians, and the industry is fighting to reverse that trend. One of the solutions might be reaching students at an earlier age to expose them to a career in large animal veterinary medicine. Four experts share their advice to young people who might be considering that career path: Q: What advice would you give a young person considering a career in large animal veterinary medicine? Roger Dudley, Nebraska Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian A: “There are a lot of benefits to large animal practice in a rural area. I grew up in rural Nebraska, and I wanted to raise my kids there. It was important for me to live there and have the small-town community. I also wanted to have a smaller number of clients so that I could build better relationships with them.” June Loseke, DVM and co-owner of Loseke Veterinary Services and Loseke Feedyard A: “Walk alongside someone who’s already in the field. Go to a lot of clinics and see different ways of how it’s done. Find a mentorship with someone doing large animal veterinary medicine and learn all you can from them. Learn about the value of a career in food animal medicine and know how important it is and the difference you can make.” Scott McVey, UNL Professor and Director of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences A: “Veterinary medicine is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done. It’s a great opportunity to participate in an essential industry in a positive way. This career requires an interest and passion to be successful in it. Find out if it’s right for you. Look into it honestly and openly, and you will figure out if this is your niche.” Liz Forker, DVM, Loseke Veterinary Services A: “Get as much experience as you can with a local vet. It needs to be more than just a day spent shadowing them. Even if it’s an unpaid internship, that experience is invaluable and will most likely help you decide if you want to do it or not. If you do decide to go into veterinary medicine, I would say the best way to get through school is to know how to study. Learn study techniques and keep your grades up because that’s really important.” “For one, the salaries are not always as competitive in this specialty,” McVey says. “It’s also because young people are concerned about the environment they CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 AN AVERAGE DAY AT WORK: EXPERTS REFLECT ON THE SHORTAGE OF LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARIANS IN NEBRASKA • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18
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