Dosage: Deccox 6% Premix |
Species and indication | Method of administration | Recommended dose level | Recommended duration of treatment |
Treatment of coccidiosis in lambs and calves and prevention of coccidiosis in lambs | In lamb and calf feed | 1 mg decoquinate/kg bodyweight daily | At least 28 days |
Prevention of coccidiosis in calves and as an aid in prevention of coccidiosis in lambs | In calf and ewe feed | 0.5 mg decoquinate/kg bodyweight daily | At least 28 days |
As an aid in the prevention of abortions and perinatal losses due to toxoplasmosis | In ewe feed | 2 mg decoquinate/kg bodyweight daily | Continuously for 14 weeks prior to lambing |
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Feed intake will depend on the clinical situation of the animal and on the season of the year. To ensure a correct dose, the concentration of active ingredient in the feed must be adjusted according daily feed intake. The following formula is recommended:
Kg Deccox 6% Premix/T feed = | Dose (mg active ingredient/kg body weight) x Total weight of the animals to be treated (kg) |
Daily feed intake (kg) x 60 |
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Treatment of coccidiosis in lambs and calves and prevention of coccidiosis in lambs
Feed continuously for 28 days when coccidiosis is expected to be a hazard. 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
Feed continuously for at least 28 days to ewes when oocyst shedding is likely to be a hazard 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
Feed continuously for the last two-thirds of pregnancy (i.e. for the final 14 weeks prior to lambing).
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.