Deccox-L
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Deccox-l
This treatment applies to the following species:Medicated
Decoquinate
Type B Medicated Feed Cattle Supplement
For the prevention of coccidiosis in ruminating and non-ruminating calves (including veal calves) and cattle caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zuernii.
Active Ingredient
|
Decoquinate |
0.50% (2271 mg/lb) |
Inactive Ingredients
|
Lactose |
91.67% |
|
Other (corn meal, soybean oil, lecithin and silicon dioxide) |
7.83% |
Must Be Mixed With Other Ingredients Before Feeding.
Do Not Use In Feeds Containing Bentonite.
Directions For Use
Cattle
Each pound of supplement contains 2271 mg of decoquinate. Before feeding mix with feed at the rate of 1 part supplement with 9 parts feed as in the following table:
Lbs Supplement |
Lbs Feed |
Total Lbs Mixture |
Decoquinate Mg/lb |
|
10 |
90 |
100 |
227 |
|
50 |
450 |
500 |
227 |
|
100 |
900 |
1000 |
227 |
|
200 |
1800 |
2000 |
227 |
The resulting mixture should then be top dressed or mixed into the daily ration at a rate of 1/10 lb per 100 lbs of body weight - to provide 22.7 mg decoquinate/100 lbs of body weight (0.5 mg/kg) - daily, as in the table below:
Lbs Animal Weight |
Lbs Of Mixture Per Head Per Day |
Total Lbs Daily For 100 Head |
|
200 |
0.2 |
20 |
|
400 |
0.4 |
40 |
|
600 |
0.6 |
60 |
|
800 |
0.8 |
80 |
|
1000 |
1.0 |
100 |
Feed for at least 28 days during periods of coccidiosis exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard. Coccidiostats are not indicated for use in adult animals due to continuous exposure.
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WarningDo Not Feed To Cows Producing Milk For Food |
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep bag tightly closed.
Marketed by Alpharma, LLC, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
Trademarks registered by Alpharma, LLC
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Net wt |
|
|
50 LB (22.68 kg) |
800308 1008 |
Nac No.
10220325Distributed by ZOETIS INC.
333 PORTAGE STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49007
| Telephone: | 269-833-4000 | |
| Customer Service: | 800-733-5500 and 800-793-0596 | |
| Veterinary Medical Investigations & Product Support: | 800-366-5288 | |
| Technical Services (USA): | 800-366-5288 | |
| Website: | www.zoetis.com |
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