Scientific Studies
Hearing about a product is one thing, but seeing the data itself is another. See for yourself how Micotil stacks up against the competition.
A Top Choice for Your Farm...
Picking the right treatment makes all the difference, and with a market full of BRD treatments, it can be tough to know which to choose. But with Micotil, the results are undeniable—especially when compared against competition. If you want a cost-effective, reliable solution with a bottom-line price, Micotil is your choice.
Micotil offers a better value in an on-arrival comparison of Micotil and Zactran (gamithromycin). See Table 1. In a study done on 5,000 sale-barn steers in Alberta, Canada, there were no significant differences in BRD mortality between the two treatment groups. And while Zactran reduced morbidity, Micotil maintained an economic-value advantage. Based on this study, Micotil value is $1.87/hd more than Zactran.1
In addition, Micotil also delivers value against Zuprevo (tildipirosin). In a study of 4,500 steers in Alberta, Canada, there were no significant differences in mortality among the two treatment groups. And while Zuprevo reduced morbidity, Micotil maintained a strong economic-value advantage. Based on this study, Micotil delivered $8.55 more value per head than Zuprevo.2
Micotil also gives you dependable results with fewer late pulls. In a comparison between Micotil and Excede (ceftiofur crystalline free acid), a study observed 4,080 high-risk cattle in Colorado, Idaho, Nebraska and Texas. Micotil pulls decreased after day 14, while Excede pulls increased during the same time frame. In addition, Excede-treated cattle would have had almost twice as many late pulls compared to Micotil-treated cattle to have achieved the cumulative percent morbidity reported (40.4% vs. 36.5%, respectively).3
On-arrival comparison of Micotil and Zactran® (gamithromycin) (Table 1)1
- 5,000 sale-barn steers in Alberta, Canada
- No significant differences in BRD mortality were observed between Micotil- and Zactran-treated cattle
- Zactran significantly reduced morbidity; however, Micotil maintained economic-value advantage
- Based on this study, Micotil value is $1.87/hd more than Zactran*
Table 1
Micotil Vs Zactran On Arrival Comparision
| - Animal health data |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - |
| Zactran - |
| - Mortality(%) |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - 0.9 |
| Zactran - 1.3 |
| - Morbidity(%) |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - 20.2a |
| Zactran - 13.6b |
| - Economic calculations* |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - |
| Zactran - |
| - Metaphylaxis treatment ($/hd) |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - $16.41 |
| Zactran - $19.84 |
| - Cost/pull ($23.60/hd)2 |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - $4.77 |
| Zactran - $3.21 |
| - Total cost($/hd) |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - $21.17 |
| Zactran - $23.05 |
| - Micotil advantage ($/hd)* |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - $1.87 |
| Zactran - |
abDifferent superscripts in same row differ P < 0.01.
Pull-and-treat comparison of Micotil and Zactran3
- 784 backgrounded steers in Alberta, Canada
- No significant differences in efficacy were observed between cattle treated with Micotil (1.5 mL/cwt) and Zactran
- Micotil costs $3.75 less than Zactran to treat a 750-lb animal*
*Antibiotic costs and Micotil value updated to reflect 2019 list prices
On-arrival comparison of Micotil vs. Zuprevo® (tildipirosin) (Table 2)4
- 4,500 crossbred steers in Alberta, Canada
- No significant differences in mortality were observed between the two treatment groups
- Zuprevo significantly reduced morbidity; however, Micotil maintained an economic-value advantage
- Based on this study, Micotil delivered $8.55 more value per head than Zuprevo*
Table 2
Micotil Vs Zuprevo On Arrival Comparision
| - Animal health data |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - |
| Zuprevo - |
| - Mortality(%) |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - 1.6 |
| Zuprevo - 1.3 |
| - Morbidity(%) |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - 30a |
| Zuprevo - 16b |
| - Economic calculations* |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - |
| Zuprevo - |
| - Metaphylaxis treatment ($/hd) |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - $17.67 |
| Zuprevo - 29.53 |
| - Cost/pull ($23.60/hd)2 |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - $7.08 |
| Zuprevo - $3.78 |
| - Total cost($/hd) |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - $24.75 |
| Zuprevo - 33.30 |
| - Micotil advantage ($/hd)* |
| Micotil(1.5mL/cwt) - $8.55 |
| Zuprevo - |
abDifferent superscripts in same row differ P < 0.01.
*Antibiotic costs and Micotil value updated to reflect 2019 list prices
As you can see, Micotil is still the one. With bottom-line value and dependable results, our team of BRD experts is here to support you.
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Indication
Micotil® (tilmicosin injection) is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus sommi, and for the control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica.
Important safety information
Before using this product, it is important to read the entire product insert, including the boxed human warning. Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Not for human use. Injection of this drug in humans has been associated with fatalities. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use in automatically powered syringes. Exercise extreme caution to avoid accidental self-injection. In case of human injection, consult a physician immediately and apply ice or cold pack to injection site while avoiding direct contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Always use proper drug handling procedures to avoid accidental self-injection. Consult your veterinarian on the safe handling and use of all injectable products prior to administration. For use in cattle or sheep only. Inject subcutaneously. Injection of this antibiotic has shown to be fatal in swine and non-human primates, and may be fatal in horses and goats. Do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. Use in lactating dairy cattle may cause milk residues. The following adverse reactions have been reported: in cattle: injection site swelling and inflammation, lameness, collapse, anaphylaxis/anaphylactoid reactions, decreased food and water consumption, and death. Micotil has a pre-slaughter withdrawal time of 42 days.
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