Active ingredient
Decoquinate................................................................................................................. 6% (27.2 g/lb)
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 22.7mg decoquinate per 100lbs (0.5mg/kg) of body weight. 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| g/ton | % | mg/lb | ||
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| 167 | 4542 | 0.5 | 2271 | *(See footnote) |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| g/ton | % | mg/lb | ||
| 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 proper decoquinate levels per head daily
| lbs Deccox per ton of Feed | Decoquinate Levels | Daily Feeding Rate per Head | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| g/ton | % | mg/lb | ||
| 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 supplement to provide proper decoquinate levels per head daily.
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lbs Deccox per ton of Feed | Decoquinate Levels | Daily Feeding Rate per Head |
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| g/ton | % | mg/lb | ||
| 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 | × 454 | = | lbs Deccox to be added per ton feed |
| Avg. Pounds of Medicated Feed per Animal, per Day | × 27,200 |
Note: Mix Deccox in a ratio of 1:9 with ground grain prior to adding it to the mixer.
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.
Thoroughly mix Deccox into the ration at a rate to provide 22.7mg decoquinate per 100lbs (0.5mg/kg) of body weight. Feed for at least 28 days during periods of coccidiosis exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard.
| Sheep 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 |
| 60 | 0.5 | 13.6 | 0.0015 | 6.8 | 2.0 lbs |
| 90 | 0.5 | 13.6 | 0.0015 | 6.8 | 3.0 lbs |
Chickens
Goats
For Complete Ration - Type C Medicated Feed
For the prevention of coccidiosis in young goats caused by Eimeria christenseni and E. ninakohlyakimovae.
Thoroughly mix Deccox into the ration at a rate to provide 22.7mg decoquinate per 100lbs (0.5mg/kg) of body weight. Feed for at least 28 days during periods of coccidiosis exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard.
| Goats 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 |
Restricted Drug (California) - Use only as directed. Not for human use.
Approved by FDA under NADA # 039-417
