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Must be mixed with other ingredients before feeding. Do not use in feeds containing bentonite. Mixing and conveying equipment should be properly grounded. Each pound of Deccox® contains 27.2 grams of decoquinate.
Thoroughly mix Deccox into the ration at a rate to provide decoquinate at a daily dose of 22.7 mg/100 lbs (0.5 mg/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 Dry Supplements - Type C Medicated Product
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 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 b. Dry Supplements - Type B Medicated Product lbs Deccox per ton of Supplement Decoquinate Levels Daily Feeding Rate per Head g/ton % mg/lb * This supplement must be mixed with grain at the rate of 1 part supplement with 9 parts grain. The resulting mixture contains 0.05% decoquinate and is then to be fed at the rate of 1/10 lb per 100 lbs body weight daily. 167 4542 0.5 2271 *(See footnote) c. Liquid Supplements - Type B Medicated Product (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 2. For Complete Rations - Type C Medicated Product
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 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 lbsThe 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 × 27,200Note: Mix Deccox in a ratio of 1:9 with ground grain prior to adding it to the mixer.
Thoroughly mix Deccox into the ration at a rate to provide decoquinate at a daily dose of 22.7 mg/100 lbs (0.5 mg/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 lbsThoroughly mix one (1) pound of Deccox in each ton of complete ration and feed continuously.
Thoroughly mix Deccox into the ration at a rate to provide decoquinate at a daily dose of 22.7 mg/100 lbs (0.5 mg/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
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