Introduction

Company name: Alpharma Belgium bvba

Address: Garden Square,

Laarstraat 16

2610 Antwerp - Belgium

Telephone: +44 1728621556 (Mobile: +44 7740 483818)

Fax: +44 1728621556

Email: patrick.garland@alpharma.com

Telephone: +44 140 025 0911 (Mobile: +44 771 734 5108)

Email: philip.keogh@alpharma.com

Website: www.alpharmaah.com

Presentation

Buff-coloured powder containing 60 g Decoquinate BP (Vet) per kilogramme.

Uses

For the treatment and prophylaxis of coccidiosis in lambs and calves during coccidial challenge, by medication of the feed.

As an aid in the control of coccidiosis in lambs, by medication of ewe feed.

As an aid in the prevention of abortions and perinatal losses due to toxoplasmosis by medication of ewe feed.

Dosage and administration

Treatment of coccidiosis in lambs and calves, and prevention of coccidiosis in lambs Add 1.67 kg of premix per tonne of feed, to provide the recommended concentration of 100 mg decoquinate/kg feed (100 ppm).

If creep feed is provided to lambs on a restricted basis (e.g. less than 100g/10kg bodyweight daily) or calves are fed at less than the recommended feeding rate of 500g/50 kg bodyweight daily, the rate at which Deccox® is included in feed should be raised proportionally to achieve the target intake of approximately 1 mg decoquinate/kg bodyweight daily. For example:

Daily feeding rate		Rate of inclusion
lambs (feed/bodyweight)	calves (feed/bodyweight)	of Deccox® (kg/tonne)
100 g/10 kg 75 g/10 kg 50 g/10 kg	500 g/50 kg 375 g/50 kg 250 g/50kg	1.67 kg/tonne 2.22 kg/tonne 3.34 kg/tonne

Feed continuously for 28 days when coccidiosis is expected to be a risk. Medication may be continued if there is further risk beyond this period.

Prevention of coccidiosis in calves, and as an aid in prevention of coccidiosis in lambs by medication of the ewe feed Add 833g of premix per tonne of feed to provide the recommended concentration of 50 mg decoquinate/kg of feed (50 ppm).

If ewe or calf feed is provided on a restricted basis (e.g. less than 500 g/50 kg bodyweight daily), the concentration of Deccox® should be raised proportionally, to achieve the target intake of approximately 0.5 mg decoquinate/kg bodyweight daily.

Feed continuously for at least 28 days to ewes when oocyst shedding is likely to be a risk to lambs (i.e. before, during or after lambing), or to calves when coccidiosis is likely to occur.

The above provides good control of oocyst shedding from ewes under most conditions. In cases where more severe challenge exists, double dosage should be used.

As an aid in the prevention of abortions and perinatal losses due to toxoplasmosis by medication of ewe feed For use during pregnancy. Administer medicated feed at a rate to provide the target intake of 2.0 mg decoquinate/kg bodyweight daily, according to the rate at which Deccox® has been included in the ration. Two examples which achieve the recommended dosage of 2.0 mg decoquinate/kg are shown below:

1.Mid pregnancy Add 6.68 kg of premix per tonne; feed at 250g/50kg bodyweight daily.

2.Late pregnancy Add 3.34 kg of premix per tonne; feed at 500g/50kg bodyweight daily.

If ewes are to be fed at other rates, the rate of inclusion of Deccox® in the feed should be adjusted accordingly. Medicated feed should be labelled with the feeding rate required to achieve the target intake of decoquinate. Feed continuously for the last two-thirds of pregnancy (i.e. for the final 14 weeks before lambing).

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Not for use in sheep or cattle when their milk is intended for human consumption.

The use of the product will maintain normal growth under conditions of coccidial challenge but does not improve growth of healthy lambs or calves. Medication of ewe rations may not prevent coccidiosis occurring in lambs and should only be given in conjunction with lamb medication.

Do not mix with or into feeds containing any other anticoccidial.

When handling Deccox®, prevent its direct contact with the skin, avoid inhaling dust and wash hands after use.

Pharmaceutical precautions

To help ensure thorough dispersion of Deccox® in feed, one part of Deccox® should be mixed with three parts of the feed before incorporation into the final mix. Deccox® may be incorporated into pelleted feed preconditioned for up to 10 minutes at a temperature not greater than 80°C.

Deccox® will remain stable in finished feed for three months.

Legal category

POM-V

Packaging Quantities

10 kg

Further information

On farms with a history of toxoplasmosis abortions, it may be economically beneficial to segregate susceptible ewes (e.g. bought-in ewe lambs) and administer medicated feed only to these animals, as the majority of older ewes will have been previously exposed to toxoplasma infection and will therefore be immune.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 21766/4003.

Marketing authorisation holder

Alpharma (Belgium) BVBA, laarstraat 16, B-2610 Antwerp, Belgium.