#$%^&*AU2013248191A120131114.pdf#####Veterinary compositions for treating mastitis Abstract The present invention relates to a veterinary composition for the prophylaxis and treatment of mastitis in mammals. More particularly, the present invention relates to the treatment of 5 mastitis in cows. The formulations of the present invention comprise two parts which are generally administered to the animal as two separate formulations, The first part is a seal formulation comprising a gel base and a non-toxic heavy metal salt in the base. The second part of the formulation is the oil based product which may for instance comprise an antibiotic in an oil-based formulation. The oil-based formulation may however contain any pharmaceutically 10 active agent for the treatment or prophylaxis of disease in cattle.