Deccox® and LINCOMIX® FDA Approved Drug for Broiler Chickens-2018
What is Deccox?
Deccox is a chemical anticoccidial (chemicals effective in the treatment and control of coccidiosis in birds and animals), (4) which was specifically developed to prevent coccidiosis in broiler chickens. It is a broad spectrum non antibiotic which kills coccidia in it's early developmental stages 1 and 2. Deccox helps maximize bird performance if it is used during one cycle each year.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Do not use DECCOX in cows, sheep or goats producing milk for food.
Do not use in laying chickens (3). Go here to purchase: https://www.zoetisus.com/products/poultry/deccox.aspx
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
Do not use DECCOX in cows, sheep or goats producing milk for food.
Do not use in laying chickens (3). Go here to purchase: https://www.zoetisus.com/products/poultry/deccox.aspx
What is Lincomix?
Lincomix is an antibiotic that is used for disease control, to increase weight, and feed efficiency for your birds. It is a most effective treatment for Necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium spp. or other organisms which particularly affect broiler chickens. Lowers the mortality rate, is fast acting with no withdrawal period. Go here for dosage and to purchase: https://www.zoetisus.com/products/oloe/lincomix-20-feed-medication.aspx
Facts about DECCOX® AND LINCOMIX®
2018-FDA Drug Approved for Poultry
Product Name: Deccox® and LINCOMIX®
Sponsor: Zoetis Inc.
Date Approved: February 28, 2018
Species: Broiler chickens
Use: For the "prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria tenella, E. necatrix, E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. mivati, and E. brunetti, and for the control of necrotic enteritis caused or complicated by Clostridium spp. or other organisms susceptible to lincomycin in broiler chickens" (1).
Withdrawal Period: “A 0-day withdrawal period is assigned for the combined use of Deccox® and LINCOMIX® when fed to broiler chickens as a Type C medicated feed containing 27.2 g/ton decoquinate and 2 g/ton lincomycin” (2).
User Safety: Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children.
Public Health Concerns: “The data contained in the previously approved NADAs for Deccox® and LINCOMIX® demonstrate that, when they are used according to the label, they are safe and effective for the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria tenella, E. necatrix, E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. mivati, and E. brunetti, and for the control of necrotic enteritis caused or complicated by Clostridium spp. or other organisms susceptible to lincomycin in broiler chickens. Additionally, data demonstrate that residues in food products derived from broiler chickens treated with Deccox® and LINCOMIX® will not represent a public health concern when the product is used according to the label”
Marketing Status: Improper use of this drug can result in violative tissue residues in poultry. Only a licensed veterinarian can dispense this drug. “A valid veterinary feed directive (VFD) is required to dispense this drug. Any animal feed bearing or containing this drug will be fed to animals only by or on a lawful VFD issued by a licensed veterinarian in the course of their professional practice. In addition, the VFDs issued for this drug are not refillable” (2).
Product Name: Deccox® and LINCOMIX®
Sponsor: Zoetis Inc.
Date Approved: February 28, 2018
Species: Broiler chickens
Use: For the "prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria tenella, E. necatrix, E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. mivati, and E. brunetti, and for the control of necrotic enteritis caused or complicated by Clostridium spp. or other organisms susceptible to lincomycin in broiler chickens" (1).
Withdrawal Period: “A 0-day withdrawal period is assigned for the combined use of Deccox® and LINCOMIX® when fed to broiler chickens as a Type C medicated feed containing 27.2 g/ton decoquinate and 2 g/ton lincomycin” (2).
User Safety: Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children.
Public Health Concerns: “The data contained in the previously approved NADAs for Deccox® and LINCOMIX® demonstrate that, when they are used according to the label, they are safe and effective for the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria tenella, E. necatrix, E. acervulina, E. maxima, E. mivati, and E. brunetti, and for the control of necrotic enteritis caused or complicated by Clostridium spp. or other organisms susceptible to lincomycin in broiler chickens. Additionally, data demonstrate that residues in food products derived from broiler chickens treated with Deccox® and LINCOMIX® will not represent a public health concern when the product is used according to the label”
Marketing Status: Improper use of this drug can result in violative tissue residues in poultry. Only a licensed veterinarian can dispense this drug. “A valid veterinary feed directive (VFD) is required to dispense this drug. Any animal feed bearing or containing this drug will be fed to animals only by or on a lawful VFD issued by a licensed veterinarian in the course of their professional practice. In addition, the VFDs issued for this drug are not refillable” (2).
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