Description
Amprid™ FOR CALVES 9.6% Oral Solution. Coccidiostat (amprolium) for the aid in the treatment and prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and E. zuernii in calves. Use Amprid™ FOR CALVES as a drench or in drinking water as part of either a 5-Day Treatment or a 21-Day Prevention plan. There are 96 mg of amprolium in every 1 mL of Amprid™ FOR CALVES. Withdraw 24 hours before slaughter.
Useful Information
There are 96 mg of amprolium in every 1 mL of Amprid™ FOR CALVES
5 Day Treatment Protocol
Daily Dosage: 10 mg amprolium/kg
(10 mg per 2.2 lb body weight)
1 fl oz = 29.57 mL
1 fl oz = 2 measuring tablespoonfuls
21 Day Prevention Protocol
Daily Dosage: 5 mg amprolium/kg
(5 mg per 2.2 lb body weight)
8 fl oz = ˝ pint (236.56 mL)
16 fl oz = 1 pint (473.12 mL)
IN DRINKING WATER: Mix Amprid™ FOR CALVES daily with fresh drinking water.
5-DAY TREATMENT: Add Amprid™ FOR CALVES to drinking water at the rate of 16 fl oz/100 gallon. 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. Use 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 Amprid™ FOR CALVES to drinking water at the rate of 8 fl oz/100 gallon. 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: Amprid™ FOR CALVES drench solutions may be stored in a clean, closed, labeled container for up to 3 days.
5-DAY TREATMENT: Add 3 fl oz Amprid™ FOR CALVES to 1 pt (16 oz) of water and, with a dosage syringe, give 1 fl oz of this drench solution for each 100 lb (45 kg) body weight. This will provide a dose of approximately 10 mg amprolium/kg (2.2) body weight. Give daily for 5 days. Use 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 should be treated.
21-DAY PREVENTION: During periods of exposure or when experience indicates that coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard, add 1 1/2 fl oz of Amprid™ FOR CALVES to 1 pt (16 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.
RESIDUE 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.
WARNING: Not for Human Use. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children.
PRECAUTIONS: MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. For irritation, flush with plenty of water; get medical attention. Sodium Benzoate 0.1% added as preservative.