Oxytetracycline HCL is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, and its uses include:
Veterinary medicine*: Treating bacterial infections in animals, such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, and skin infections.
Agriculture*: Used as a feed additive to promote growth and prevent disease in livestock.
Research*: Used as a selective agent in cell culture media to isolate and maintain specific microorganisms.
Water treatment*: Used to control bacterial growth in industrial water systems.
Food processing*: Used as a disinfectant and preservative in food processinh industries.