OXYTETRACYCLINE-50
HONEY BEE PREMIX
Type A Medicated Article

For control of American foul-brood caused by Bacillus larvae; and European foul-brood caused by Melissococcus pluton susceptible to Oxytetracycline when applied at the rate of 200 mg. of Oxytetracycline per colony. Follow directions below.

ACTIVE DRUG INGREDIENT
Oxytetracycline (from Oxytetracycline Quaternary) Salt (equivalent to Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride)..... 50.0 grams/lb.

INGREDIENTS
Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride, Sucrose

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Due to the high drug concentration of this product, an intermediate mixture must be prepared for use with bees. Mix 0.4 lbs. (6.4 ounces) of OXYTETRACYCLINE-50 HONEY BEE PREMIX with 6 pounds of powdered sugar. This will provide 200 mg. Oxytetracycline per ounce of premix and will dust approximately 100 colonies.

Dusting: Apply one (1) ounce (200 mg. Oxytetracycline) of this mixture per colony. Dust should be applied on the outer parts or ends of the frames. Usually three (3) dustings at 4 to 5 day intervals are required in the spring and/or fall at least four (4) weeks before the main honey flow to prevent contamination of marketable honey.

Extender Patty: Use four (4) ounces (800 mg. Oxytetracycline) of this mixture further mixed with 165 g. (6 ounces) of vegetable shortening (Crisco or equivalent) and 330 g. (11.6 ounces) of sugar. Place the patties on the top bars of the brood nest frames.

WARNING: Oxytetracycline soluble powder should be fed early in the spring or fall and consumed by the bees before main honey flow begins to avoid contamination of production honey. Honey stored during medication periods in combs for surplus honey should be removed following final medication of the bee colony and must not be used for human food. Honey from bee colonies likely to be infected with foul-brood should not be used for preparation of medicated syrup supplements since it may be contaminated with spores of foul-brood and may result in spreading the disease. Remove this honey at least 4 weeks before main honey flow. Do not use in a manner contrary to state apiary laws and regulations. Each state has specific regulations relative to disease control and medications. Contact the appropriate official or state department of agriculture for specific inter and intra-state laws and regulations.


CAUTION: As an added precaution. It is recommended that dust mask or respirators and protective clothing be used.

STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.

Manufactured for:

WALTER T. KELLEY CO.
Mfg. Beekeeping Supplies
Clarkson, KY 42726 U.S.A.

Tag No. N65010-9031
Net Weight Expiration Date
50 lbs.

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KELLEY'S OXY-50 PREMIX

DIRECTIONS FOR MIXING OXYTETRACYCLINE-50
HONEY BEE PREMIX

To make Oxytetracycline-50 Powdered Sugar Mix

2.13 ozs. by weight or 4-1/2 Tablespoons of Oxytetracycline-50 Honey bee Premix
2 lbs. or 7-1/3 Cups of unsifted powdered sugar.

THIS WILL MAKE 34 APPLICATIONS--1 oz. ea. of 200 mg. oxytetracycline per application

7.3 oz. by weight or 1 Cup of Oxytetracycline-50 Honeybee Premix 109.5 ozs. by weight or 24-1/2 Cups of unsifted powdered sugar

THIS WILL MAKE 117.5 COLONY APPLICATIONS -- l oz. ea. of 200 mg. oxytetracycline per application



To make Extender Patty

GREASE PATTY: Recipe for 1 patty

4 oz. by weight or 7 Tablespoons of Oxytetracycline-50 Powdered Sugar Mix (see above)
6 oz. by weight or 3/4 Cup of hydrogenated vegetable shortening
13.2 oz. by weight or 1-3/4 Cups of granulated table sugar

THIS WILL TREAT ONE COLONY WITH 800 mg. oxytetracycline.


GREASE PATTY: Recipe for 10 patties

40 oz. by weight or 4-1/3 Cups of Oxytetracycline-50 Powdered Sugar Mix
60 oz. by weight or 7-1/2 Cups of hydrogenated vegetable shortening
126 oz. by weight or 15-1/2 Cups granulated table sugar

THIS WILL TREAT 10 COLONIES WITH 800 mg. oxytetracycline.

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