AmproMed for Calves is a coccidiostat that aids in the treatment and prevention of coccidiosis which can be caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zurnii in calves. AmproMed for Calves is a 20% soluble powder that can be fed to calves in drinking water of as a drench. For use as a 5-day treatment, give 10 mg per 2.2 lbs of body weight daily. As a preventative, give 5 mg per 2.2 lbs of body weight daily for 21 days.
Aids in treatment and prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zurnii in calves.
20% soluable powder coccidiostat
Directions: There are 220 mg of amprolium in every 1 gram of AmproMed for calves.
5-Day Treatment Protocol Daily Dosage: 10 mg amprolium/kg (10 mg per 2.2 lb body weight)
1 oz = 3 ½ measuring tablespoonfuls
21-Day Prevention Protocol Daily Dosage: 5 mg amprolium/kg (5 mg per 2.2 lb body weight)
1 oz = 28.35 grams
IN DRINKING WATER: Mix AmproMed for Calves daily with fresh water. Stock solution for water proportioners may be stored in a clean, closed, labeled container for up to 3 days.
5-Day Treatment: Add AmproMed for Calves to drinking water at the rate of 4 oz/50 gallon. One 10 pack to 125 gallons of water. For use in automatic water proportioners that meter 1 fl oz of stock solution per gallon of drinking, add 1 pouch (10 oz) in 1 gallon of water to make stock solution. 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. 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 has been exposed, and all calves in the group should be treated.
21-Day Prevention: During periods of exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard, add AmproMed for Calves to drinking water at the rate of 4 oz/100 gallons. One 10 oz pack to 250 gallons of water, add ½ pouch (5 oz) in 1 gallon of water to make stock solution. 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.
AS A DRENCH: AmproMed for Calves drench solutions may be stored in a clean, labeled container for up to 3 days.
5-Day Treatment: Add 3 oz AmproMed for Calves to 1 qt (32 fl oz) of water and, with a dose syringe, give 1 fl oz of this solution for each 100 lb (45 kg) body weight. This will provide a dose of approximately 10 mg amprolium/kg (2.2 lb) body weight. Give daily for 5 days. Treatment should be on a herd basis only: when one or more calves show signs of coccidiosis, it is like that the rest of the group has been exposed, and all calves in the group should be treated.
21-Day Prevention: During periods of exposure of when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard, add 1 ½ oz AmproMed for Calves to 1 qt (32 fl oz) of water and, with a dose syringe, give 1 fl oz 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.
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 determined.
Residue Warning: Withdraw 24 hours before slaughter. A withdraw period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
Storage: Store at 20° C - 25° C (68° F - 77° F), excursions permitted between 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F).
