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Dr. Rob is a world renowned avian veterinarian in Sydney, Australia. He was the veterinary consultant for the Northern Territory Nature and Conservation Commission for a scientific study of the disease status in the wild population of the endangered Gouldian Finches as it related to a "Recovery Plan".

 

 

Tailai O’Brien is a Parrot Behavior Consultant who has worked along side Dr. Marshall and has developed special regimes for successful bird training and behavioral development. Fill out her Questionnaire so that she may help you with your parrot’s bad behavior.
 
 
 
 
 

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Vetafarm's Spectovet

ANTIBIOTIC POWDER FOR ORNAMENTAL BIRDS

For the control and treatment of infections from organisms susceptible to action of Lincomycin/Spectinomycin in Ornamental birds. These may include Mycoplasma (Chronic Respiratory Disease), Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Corynebacteria, E.coli and Salmonella.

Dosing Instructions:

Bantams, Finches, Canaries and Poultry: Add 3g of Spectovet powder per 4L of drinking water. Dosage conversion using the enclosed spoon - 3 heaped spoonfuls per gallon of water.

Budgerigars, Parakeets and Parrots: Add 5g of Spectovet powder per 4L of drinking water. Dosage conversion using the enclosed spoon - 5 heaped spoonfuls per gallon of water.

Stir until completely dissolved.

Change medicated water on a DAILY basis and supply as the sole source of drinking water for 5 days or at Veterinary direction.

Remove ALL wet foods such as chitted or sprouted seed, fresh fruits or vegetables, bath water, egg food, etc. during treatment.

Remove ALL forms of grit from cages during treatment.

*** DR. ROB MARSHALL DOES NOT RECOMMEND  LINCOMYCIN FOR USE WITH LADY GOULDIAN FINCHES - WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS MEDICATION FOR GOULDIANS!

Active Ingredients: Lincomycin 222g/Kg, Spectinomycin 445g/Kg

Restraints: DO NOT allow rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses or ruminants to access feed containing Spectovet.  Ingestion by these species may result in severe gastrointestinal effects.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:

Not to be used for birds producing meat or eggs for human consumption.
 
Storage:  Store below 30 degrees celsius (room temperature) out of reach of children and other pets.
 
Disposal: Dispose of empty container by wrapping with paper and placing in the garbage.
 
Packaging: 20gm

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