- This page contains the ingredients, directions and information of a certain "drug" that we use as an aid in the treatment and prevention of bovine coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zurnii. This information is taken directly from the product label. Please note, that the author is not a veterinarian or specialist in the medical needs for goats. This information is posted for your reference and comparison purposes only.
DESCRIPTION:
20% Soluble Powder Coccidiostat
An aid in the treatment and prevention of bovine coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zurnii
TREATMENT (In Drinking Water)
Add CORID® (amprolium) 20% Soluble Powder to drinking water at the rate of 4 oz/50gal. At the usual rate of water consumption this will provide an intake of approximately 10 mg amprolium/kg (2.2 lb) body weight. Offer this solution as the only source of water for 5 days. 1 ounce = 3-1/2 measuring tablespoonsful
PREVENTION (In Drinking Water)
During periods of exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard, add CORID® (amprolium) 20% Soluble Powder to drinking water at the rate of 4 oz/100gal. At usual rates of water consumption this will provide an intake of approximately 5 mg amprolium/kg (2.2 lb) body weight. Offer this solution as the only source of water for 21 days.
TREATMENT (As A Drench)
Add 3 oz. of CORID® (amprolium) 20% Soluble Powder to 1 quart of water and, with a dose syringe, give 1 fluid ounce of this solution for each 100 lb. (45kg) body weight. This will provide a dose of approximately 10 mg amprolium/kg (2.2 lb) body weight. Give daily for 5 days.
PREVENTION (As A Drench)
During periods of exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard, add 1-1/2 oz. of CORID® (amprolium) 20% Soluble Powder to 1 quart of water and, with a dose syringe, give 1 fluid ounce of this solution for each 100 lb. (45 kg) body weight. This will provide a dose of approximately 5 mg amprolium/kg (2.2 lb) body weight. Give daily for 21 days.
NOTE
Make drinking water fresh daily. Drench solutions may be stored in a clean, closed, labeled container for up to 3 days.
WARNING
Withdraw 24 hours before slaughter. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: For a satisfactory diagnosis a microscopic examination of the feces should be done before treatment. When treating outbreaks, drug should be administered promptly after diagnosis is returned.
Treatment should be on a herd basis only; when one or more calves show signs of coccidiosis, it is likely that the rest of the group have been exposed, and all calves in the group should be treated.
Product 23091
Manufactured by: MERCK AgVet Division.
Merck& Co. Inc.
Rahway, New Jersey 07065-0912, U.S.A.
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