How soon after Penicillin can I butcher?

[mulefootwanted]

Had a pig with a fever and gave him a shot of penicillin. But the butcher truck is due in the next week or so. How long do I have to wait after giving him penicillin do I have to wait before I can butcher?

[Mr. Dot]

Howdy
Penicillin Procaine G (3000,000 units per ml) is labeled at 6 days for swine. Not sure about other types.

[Ronney]

Hi,
5 days is the usual meat withholding period for pigs but you might want to check with your vet for the particular type of pen. you were using.

Cheers,
Ronnie

[GeorgeK]

five half lives of the medicine. It depends on what form you are using, if it is an oil depot injection you might need to wait 6 weeks