Deccox

This treatment applies to the following species:

Company: Zoetis

(Decoquinate Type A Medicated Article)

Coccidiostat

Active drug ingredient

Decoquinate

6% (27.2 g/lb)

Ingredients

Corn meal, soybean oil, lecithin and silicon dioxide

Must be mixed with other ingredients before feeding. Do not use in feeds containing bentonite. Mixing and conveying equipment should be properly grounded.

Cattle

For the prevention of coccidiosis in ruminating and non-ruminating calves (including veal calves) and cattle caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zuernii.

Thoroughly mix Deccox into the ration at a rate to provide 22.7 mg decoquinate per 100 lbs (0.5 mg per kg) body weight per day. 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 previous exposure.

1. For Supplements or Topdress

a. Type B Medicated Feed

lbs Deccox per ton of Supplement	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
lbs Deccox per ton of Supplement	g/ton	%	mg/lb	Daily Feeding Rate per Head
167	4542	0.5	2271	*(See footnote)

*The Type B medicated feed must be mixed with feed ingredients at the rate of 1 part Type B medicated feed with 9 parts feed ingredients.

b. Liquid - Type B Medicated Feed

(1) Add the appropriate amount of Deccox to liquid supplement to provide the proper decoquinate level per head daily (see table below).

(2) The pH of the supplement must be between 5.0 to 6.5.

(3) Supplements must contain a suspending agent to maintain viscosity of not less than 500 centipoises.

lbs Deccox per ton of Liquid Supplement	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
lbs Deccox per ton of Liquid Supplement	g/ton	%	mg/lb	Daily Feeding Rate per Head
4.18	114	0.0125	56.8	1/10 lb/25 lbs body weight
8.36	227	0.025	113.5	1/10 lb/50 lbs body weight
16.7	454	0.05	227.0	1/10 lb/100 lbs body weight

c. Type C Medicated Feed
The table below shows the amount of Deccox required per ton of supplement to provide the proper decoquinate levels per head daily.

lbs Deccox per ton of Supplement	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
lbs Deccox per ton of Supplement	g/ton	%	mg/lb	Daily Feeding Rate per Head
16.7	454	0.05	227	1/10 lb/100 lbs body weight
33.4	908	0.1	454	1/10 lb/200 lbs body weight
41.75	1136	0.125	568	1/10 lb/250 lbs body weight

2. For Complete Ration - Type C Medicated Feed

The table below shows the amount of Deccox required per ton of complete feed to provide the proper decoquinate levels daily for animals weighing an average of 600 pounds.

lbs Deccox per ton of Feed	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
lbs Deccox per ton of Feed	g/ton	%	mg/lb	Daily Feeding Rate per Head
0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	20 lbs
0.7	19.0	0.0021	9.5	14.3 lbs
1.0	27.2	0.0030	13.6	10 lbs

The following formula can be used to calculate the amount of Deccox (6% decoquinate) to be included in one ton of feed to provide the daily dosage of 22.7 mg decoquinate per 100 lbs body weight.

Avg. Weight of Individual Animal to be Medicated x 454

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Avg. Pounds of Medicated Feed per Animal, per Day x 27,200

= lbs Deccox to be added per ton feed

Mix Deccox in a ratio of 1:9 with ground feed ingredients prior to adding it to the mixer.

Warning

Do not feed to cows producing milk for human consumption

Sheep

For Complete Ration - Type C Medicated Feed

For the prevention of coccidiosis in young sheep caused by Eimeria ovinoidalis, E. crandallis, E. parva, and E. bakuensis.

Sheep Body Weight in lbs	lbs Deccox per ton of Feed	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
Sheep Body Weight in lbs	lbs Deccox per ton of Feed	g/ton	%	mg/lb	Daily Feeding Rate per Head
30	0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	1.0 lbs
60	0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	2.0 lbs
90	0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	3.0 lbs

Warning

Do not feed to sheep producing milk for human consumption

Chickens

For Complete Ration - Type C Medicated Feed

For the prevention of coccidiosis in broiler chickens - caused by Eimeria tenella, E. necatrix, E. acervulina, E. mivati, E. maxima, and E. brunetti.

Thoroughly mix one (1) pound of Deccox in each ton of complete ration and feed continuously.

Warning

Do not feed to laying hens producing eggs for human consumption

Goats

For Complete Ration - Type C Medicated Feed

For the prevention of coccidiosis in young goats caused by Eimeria christenseni and E. ninakohlyakimovae.

Goat Body Weight in lbs	lbs Deccox per ton of Feed	Decoquinate Levels			Daily Feeding Rate per Head
		g/ton	%	mg/lb
30	0.5	13.6	0.0015	6.8	1.0 lbs

Warning

Do not feed to goats producing milk for human consumption

Restricted Drug (California) - Use only as directed. Not for human use.

Approved by FDA under NADA # 039-417

Storage

Store below 25°C (77°F), excursions permitted to 37°C (99°F). Keep bag tightly closed.

Manufactured by: Zoetis LLC, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Distributed by: Zoetis Inc., Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Product of India

Net wt
50 LB (22.68 kg)	40026636

CPN: 3690450.2

ZOETIS INC.
333 PORTAGE STREET, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49007

Telephone:		269-359-4414
Customer Service:		888-963-8471
Website:		www.zoetis.com

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