Here is a list of top fifteen antibacterials. 1. Ionophores: These polyether antibiotics are fermentation products of Streptomyces species. Monensin, salinomycin, narasin and lasalocid are the commonly used substances in this group. Maduramycin and semduracin are the newer ionophore antibiotics. Monensin: This antibiotic alters the cell permeability. It is obtained from Streptomyces cinnamonensis. By complexing with the sodium of cell [...]
Here is a list of various antifungal agents. Topical Agents: Benzoic Acid and Salicylic Acid: Benzoic acid is used as a preservative in foodstuff because of its bacteriostatic and fungi static properties. Benzoic acid (6%) is combined with salicylic acid (3%) to make Whitfield's ointment (Compound ointment of Benzoic acid) for use in ringworm infection caused by Trichophyton in cattle [...]
This article throws light upon the three main drugs acting against heart worms. They are: 1. Thiacetarsamide Sodium 2. Dithiazanine 3. Diethylcarbamazine Citrate. Drug # 1. Thiacetarsamide Sodium: It consists of the sodium salt of S, S-diester of p-carbamolydithiobenzene aronous acid with mercaptoacetic acid. The chemical structure is depicted in Fig. 35.5. Therapeutic Effectiveness: After 4 doses of thiacetarsamide adult [...]