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emailHYGROMYCIN B - MIB #20
Date Revised: 1998-03
Approved Brands
- HYGROMIX 8 contains hygromycin B at 17.6 g/kg (Elanco)
Approved for use
In meal or pellet feed for swine, broiler chickens; replacement chickens; laying chickens.
Approved claims
For swine - Claim 1
For broiler chickens - Claim 2
For replacement chickens - Claim 3
For laying chickens - Claim 4
Claim 1: As an aid in the control of infestation of large roundworms (Ascaris) and nodular worms (Oesophagostomum) in swine.
Level of Drug:
13.2 mg/kg (0.00132%) of complete feed.
Directions:
- Growing pigs: Feed this medicated feed continuously as the sole ration to pigs for a maximum of 8 weeks on followed by 8 weeks off in a repeated continuous rotation manner.
- Sow ration: Feed medicated feed at the rate of 2.27 kg per sow, per day, to provide the required minimum 30,000 units Hygromycin B per sow per day for a maximum of 8 weeks on followed by 8 weeks off in a repeated continuous rotation manner.
Warning:
- Discontinue the use of this medicated feed at least 48 hours before treated swine are slaughtered for use in food.
Caution:
- Maintain good sanitation to minimize reinfestation. Avoid skin contact.
- Follow label directions for use. The continuous feeding of this medicated feed in excess of the 8 week maximum may, over a period of time, lead to loss of hearing or blindness.
Claim 2: As an aid in the control of infestation of large roundworms (Ascaris) and caecal worms (Heterakis) in broiler chickens.
Level of Drug:
8.8-13.2 mg/kg (0.00088%-0.00132%) of complete feed.
Directions:
Feed this medicated feed continuously as the sole ration for eight weeks. (Worms are expelled gradually over this period.)
Warning:
- Discontinue the use of this medicated feed at least 48 hours before treated chickens are slaughtered for use in food.
Caution:
- Maintain good sanitation to minimize reinfestation.
Claim 3 : As an aid in the control of infestation of large roundworms (Ascaris) and caecal worms (Heterakis) in replacement chickens.
Level of Drug:
8.8-13.2 mg/kg (0.00088%-0.00132%) of complete feed.
Directions:
Feed this medicated feed continuously as the sole ration for eight weeks. (Worms are expelled gradually over this period.)
Warning:
- Discontinue the use of this medicated feed at least 48 hours before treated chickens are slaughtered for use in food.
Caution:
- Maintain good sanitation to minimize reinfestation.
Claim 4: As an aid in the control of infestation of large roundworms (Ascaris) and caecal worms (Heterakis) in laying chickens.
Level of Drug:
8.8-13.2 mg/kg (0.00088%-0.00132%) of complete feed.
Directions:
Feed this medicated feed continuously as the sole ration for eight weeks. (Worms are expelled gradually over this period.)
Warning:
- Discontinue the use of this medicated feed at least 48 hours before treated chickens are slaughtered for use in food.
Caution:
- Maintain good sanitation to minimize reinfestation.
Accepted Compatibilities
Hygromycin B is compatible with the following drug/drug combinations. For details refer to the MIB as indicated.
