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

Moderately fine, light tan, free-flowing granules for inclusion in animal feedingstuffs. Each kilogramme of Cygro 1% contains 10 grammes of maduramicin ammonium.

Uses

As an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria necatrix, E. tenella, E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. maxima and E. mivati.

As an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis in turkeys caused by Eimeria melagrimitis, E. gallopavonis, E. adenoides and E. dispersa.

Dosage and administration

Use feed containing Cygro® 1% as the only feed for the period during which broilers and turkeys are at risk.

Cygro® 1% should be mixed thoroughly into broiler feeds at a level of 500 grammes per tonne. This will provide 5 mg/kg maduramicin ammonium.

To optimise blending, Cygro® 1% should be diluted at least 1 to 10 with supplement or feed ingredient prior to incorporation into the final mix.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Precautions and side-effects

For animal treatment only.

For use in feeds intended for broiler chickens or turkeys only.

Cygro® 1% must not be mixed with or used simultaneously with feed containing another anticoccidial.

Direct contact with the skin is to be avoided. When mixing and handling Cygro® 1%, use protective clothing, impervious gloves and a dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling Cygro® 1%.

If accidental eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not allow horses or other equines access to feeds containing this product. Ingestion of maduramicin ammonium may be fatal.

Withdrawal Period

Animals must not be slaughtered for human consumption during treatment. Broiler chickens and turkeys may be slaughtered for human consumption only after 5 days from the last treatment.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Store below 25°C in a dry place. Close the bag securely after use.

Under normal circumstances the product when undergoing processing in final feed will tolerate preconditioning at temperatures of up to 90°C for up to 30 minutes.

Cygro® 1% will be stable for up to 12 weeks in processed feed when stored in cool, dry conditions.