Artizone-S Induced Myositis in a Pig.

The article discusses findings of a study to investigate myositis caused by the administration of Artizone-S in a pig. It notes that the carcass of the pig revealed tissue irritation, abscesses, and extensive necrosis in the right thigh region that occurred with improper deep intramuscular (IM) injection of Artizone-S. The study advises that the proper site for IM injections in pigs should be in the neck muscle located in an area just below and behind the ear.