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ANIMAL HEALTH

Elanco Launches Novel Multi-Species Treatment

for Livestock Respiratory Diseases

lanco Animal Health Incorporated
Eannounced the availability of its lat-
est innovation: Pradalex™ (pradofloxacin
injection) for the treatment of bovine respi-
ratory disease (BRD) respiratory disease
(SRD). Pradalex is the first new molecule
and injectable antibiotic treatment to be
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad-
ministration (FDA) to treat BRD and SRD in
roughly two decades. In the cattle industry,
BRD — or “shipping fever” — is one of the
most frequent and costly stocker and feed-
lot diseases, affecting the health and well-
being of animals and potentially costing
producers $1 billion annually. Similarly, SRD
is the most prevalent cause of nursery and
grow-finish pig deaths in the U.S., creating
substantial production and economic loss- multocida, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, ment gilts and sows intended for breeding)
es for producers and accounting for addi- Glaesserella (Haemophilus) parasuis . and in nursing piglets.
tional annual costs of up to $5 perlivestock.. Pradalex is rapidly absorbed and distrib- “At Elanco, we focus on bringing produc-
“The launch of Pradalex further demon- uted at the injection site, reaching a high ers a broad portfolio of solutions to support
strates Elanco’s commitment to bring new and effective therapeutic concentration in their disease prevention efforts, starting
tools and innovations that help address plasma within 45 minutes of administration with vaccines and feed additives that opti-
some of our customers’ biggest challeng- to cattle and a high maximum therapeu- mize the health outcomes of calves.,” says
es,” says Dr. José Manuel Correia de Simas, tic concentration in cattle lung pulmonary Dr. Ronald Tessman, Elanco beef technical
Executive Vice President, U.S. Farm Animal epithelial lining fluid within six hours. This consultant. “When antibiotics are neces-
at Elanco. “Pradalex is a new molecule with aids in the fast in-vitro elimination of bac- sary, Elanco has a full range to fit produc-
a novel mode of action that treats respirato- teria and limits lung damage in both cattle ers’ needs. Pradalex is our newest antibiotic
ry diseases in beef and swine, strengthen- and swine. Its novel pharmacokinetic and and is truly different from any other product
ing our portfolio of solutions and providing pharmacodynamic profile reduces the time on the market, giving producers another
veterinarians and producers with multiple needed to select resistant bacteria, contrib- valuable tool that can be used in an inte-
choices to prevent and control respiratory uting to judicious antibiotic use. grated approach to reducing losses due to
challenges.”
“Pradalex combines a high plasma peak BRD.”
Pradalex is a convenient single-dose, low- concentration reached very quickly with
volume antibiotic with excellent syringe- a unique mode of action, resulting in com- Pradalex is indicated for the treatment of
ability and an industry-leading withdrawal prehensive coverage of Gram-positive and BRD in beef cattle (calves two months of age
period. Pradalex’s structural differences Gram-negative pathogens,” comments Dr. and over, steers, heifers and bulls intended
result in a dual targeting effect, yielding im- for slaughter and replacement heifers and
proved potency compared to similar antibi- Pat Hoffmann, Elanco Swine Technical Con- bulls intended for breeding and less than
otics. Pradalex is indicated for the treatment sultant. “It makes an exceptional option for one year of age) and dairy cattle (replace-
of BRD and SRD and kills major BRD and a spot treatment injectable intervention.” ment heifers and bulls less than one year
SRD bacteria, including Mannheimia hae- Pradalex is indicated for the treatment of of age). It is not for use in male and female
molytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophi- SRD in weaned swine intended for harvest. cattle intended for breeding that are over
lus somni and Mycoplasma bovis in cattle It is not for use in swine intended for breed- one year of age, in calves under two months
and Bordetella bronchiseptica, Pasteurella ing (boars intended for breeding, replace- of age or in veal calves. Circle 21 on enquiry card

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