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Every farmer must take into account the fact that poultry and animals raised on agricultural land are susceptible to infectious diseases. Small pets, due to fragile immunity, are prone to a large number of infectious diseases. And in order to prevent their development, it is necessary to observe all preventive measures. One of the most effective drugs against infectious diseases for chicks and adult birds is Baycox. The topic of the article is Baycox preparation for chickens, instructions for use.
Baycox for chickens: drug description
The drug is intended for the treatment of coccidiosis in poultry. It has a depressing effect on all types of coccidia. Due to the unique combination of active and auxiliary components, it is capable of destroying species and strains of pathogenic organisms that have increased drug resistance.
The active ingredient - toltrazuril, destroys the causative agent of the disease at any stage of its development. The advantageous feature of the drug is that it does not inhibit the immune system of immature chickens. It is added to water or various types of feed. It can be combined with other medications. Observations have shown that maximum efficiency can be achieved when interacting with multivitamin complexes.
Keeping small chickens is always a hassle. They need to create the most comfortable conditions that will reduce the likelihood of developing infectious diseases to which they are so susceptible.
Starting from two weeks of age, chickens are more susceptible to the following pathologies and conditions:
- Violation of the digestive tract. For this, probiotics and glucose are used in combination with the drug.
- Developmental retardation and weakness. In this case, it is recommended to introduce special multivitamin complexes into the feed. Against the background of a weakened immune system, an outbreak of infection is possible; Baycox is given for preventive purposes.
- Chicks can be oxygen deficient. Antibiotics are needed to cure.
- In case of outbreaks of viral diseases, all chickens must be vaccinated.
Baycox: instructions for use for chickens
The medicine is indicated for use in birds, starting from two weeks of age, if they have clinical signs of the disease, as well as for prophylaxis.
For small chickens, it is better to take the medicine with drinking water. For every 1 kg of weight, there is 7 mg of the drug (2.5% is the concentration of the active substance). The resulting solution must be given to chicks to drink in a day, maximum two. In the course of a severe form of the disease, the reception is repeated after 5 days.
Contraindications and side effects
The instructions for using Baycox for broilers should be carefully studied, but it is equally important to study the contraindications with possible side effects. If this rule is neglected, undesirable consequences may develop not only in birds, but also in humans.
The drug has a low level of potential harm, it is assigned the fourth toxicity class. As a rule, in chicks and adult birds, even in case of an overdose (up to 10 times), the development of side effects is not observed. An excess of the active ingredient is excreted from the body naturally, along with excrement.
It is contraindicated to give the drug to laying hens, since the active and auxiliary components of the drug tend to accumulate in the eggs. An increase in their toxicity leads to poisoning of the human body when consumed, possibly a violation of defecation and poor health.
Storage conditions, cost and shelf life
Baycox should be stored separately from other medicines and food. Permissible temperature range 0 - +25 degrees. Store in a dark place out of direct sunlight.
The duration of storage of the medicine is 5 years. The storage time of the prepared solution is no more than 48 hours. After opening the bottle, the solution can be stored for no more than 1 year. When a precipitate forms, shake thoroughly before using the drug until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
The cost of the medicine, depending on the form of release:
- 10 ml - 65-70 rubles;
- 1 liter - 2800-3000 rubles.
* - prices are for autumn 2018.
Baycox for chickens: precautions
Before using ampoules, you must carefully study the attached instructions for use. Treatment with medication requires compliance not only with dosage, but also with personal safety.
- During the procedure, do not eat, drink or smoke.
- After using the drug, be sure to thoroughly wash your hands with antibacterial soap.
- If the contents of the ampoule get on the mucous membranes or skin, rinse the affected areas thoroughly with plenty of clean water.
- The container in which the medicine was diluted must be disposed of. It is forbidden to use it after that.
Each farmer cares about the health and full development of his farm. The main factor that will allow you to grow healthy chickens is a rich diet, which contains legumes, corn, oats, wheat and barley. No less important procedures are preventive, which must be carried out regularly and in accordance with the recommendations of the veterinarian. Before purchasing medicinal products, you must familiarize yourself with the expiration dates.