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Amprolium - MIB #27
Date Revised: 2009-03
Approved Brands
- AMPROL FEED PREMIX contains amprolium 250 g/kg (Huvepharma Inc.)
Approved for use
In meal or pellet feed for turkeys, replacement chickens; broiler chickens; calves.
Approved claims
For turkeys - Claim 1
For replacement chickens - Claim 2, 3, 4
For broiler chickens - Claim 5
For calves - Claim 6
Claim 1: As an aid in the prevention of Coccidiosis in turkeys.
Level of Drug:
125 mg/kg (0.0125%) of complete feed.
Directions:
Feed this medicated feed as the sole ration from one day of age up to and including 16 weeks of age.
Warning:
- Do not feed to laying birds in production.
Caution:
- Do not use amprolium medicated feeds as treatment for outbreaks of Coccidiosis.
- If unexpected deaths occur, obtain an accurate diagnosis and follow a veterinarian's or poultry pathologist's recommendations.
- Do not use in feeds containing pellet binding agents except Pel-Aid and Agri-Colloid (Premix and Supplement labels only).
Claim 2: Heavy Exposure to Coccidiosis: As an aid in the prevention of deaths from Coccidiosis in replacement chickens intended as conventional floor managed layers.
Level of Drug:
- 125 mg/kg (0.0125%) of complete chick starter feed.
- 80 mg/kg (0.008%) of complete chicken grower feed.
Directions:
Feed this medicated feed as the sole ration up to 14 weeks of age.
| Age of Chickens (wks) | Level (mg/kg) |
|---|---|
| 0-5 | 125 |
| 5-9 | 125-80 |
| 9-14 | 80 |
Warning:
- Do not feed to laying birds in production.
Caution:
- Do not use amprolium medicated feeds as treatment for outbreaks of Coccidiosis.
- If unexpected deaths occur, obtain an accurate diagnosis and follow a veterinarian's or poultry pathologist's recommendations.
- Do not use in feeds containing pellet binding agents except Pel-Aid and Agri-Colloid (Premix and Supplement labels only).
Claim 3: Light to Moderate Exposure to Coccidiosis: As an aid in the prevention of deaths from light to moderate infection of Coccidiosis in replacement chickens intended as conventional floor managed layers.
Level of Drug:
- 80 mg/kg (0.008%) complete chick starter feed.
- 60 mg/kg (0.006%) of complete chicken grower feed.
Directions:
Feed this medicated feed as the sole ration up to 14 weeks of age.
| Age of Chickens (wks) | Level (mg/kg) |
|---|---|
| 0-5 | 80 |
| 5-9 | 80-60 |
| 9-14 | 60 |
Warning:
- Do not feed to laying birds in production.
Caution:
- Do not use amprolium medicated feeds as treatment for outbreaks of Coccidiosis.
- If unexpected deaths occur, obtain an accurate diagnosis and follow a veterinarian's or poultry pathologist's recommendations.
- Do not use in feeds containing pellet binding agents except Pel-Aid and Agri-Colloid (Premix and Supplement labels only).
Claim 4: As an aid in prevention of deaths from Coccidiosis in replacement chickens intended as caged layers.
Level of Drug:
125 or 250 mg/kg (0.0125% or 0.025%) of complete feed.
Directions:
Feed this medicated feed from one day of age until birds are placed in cages.
Warning:
- Do not feed to laying birds in production.
Caution:
- Do not use amprolium medicated feeds as a treatment for outbreaks of coccidiosis.
- If unexpected deaths occur, obtain an accurate diagnosis and follow a veterinarian's or poultry pathologist's recommendations.
- Do not use in feeds containing pellet binding agents except Pel-Aid and Agri-Colloid (Premix and Supplement labels only).
Claim 5: As an aid in prevention of deaths from Coccidiosis in broiler chickens.
Level of Drug:
125 or 250 mg/kg (0.0125% or 0.025%) of complete feed.
Directions:
Feed this medicated feed as the sole ration.
Warning:
- Do not feed to laying birds in production.
Caution:
- Do not use amprolium medicated feeds as treatment for outbreaks of Coccidiosis.
- If unexpected deaths occur, obtain an accurate diagnosis and follow a veterinarian's or poultry pathologist's recommendations.
- Do not use in feeds containing pellet binding agents except Pel-Aid and Agri-Colloid (Premix and Supplement labels only).
Claim 6: As an aid in the prevention and treatment of Coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii in calves.
Level of Drug:
500 mg/kg (0.05%) of the complete feed.
Directions:
FOR PREVENTION: Distribute this medicated feed so that each animal is supplied with 5 mg of amprolium per kg of body weight per day for 21 days during periods of exposure or when experience indicates that Coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard.
FOR TREATMENT: Distribute this medicated feed so that each animal is supplied with 10 mg of amprolium per kg of body weight per day for 5 days.
The table below gives directions for using the 500 mg/kg medicated feed.
Daily Intake Medicated Feed (kg/head)
| Animal Weight (kg) | For 21-Day Preventive Program | Amprolium (g/head) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 200 | 2 | 1.0 |
| 300 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Animal Weight (kg) | For 5-Day Preventive Program | Amprolium (g/head) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 2 | 1.0 |
| 200 | 4 | 2.0 |
| 300 | 6 | 3.0 |
Warning:
- Treated animals must not be slaughtered for use in food for at least 7 days after the latest treatment with this drug.
Caution:
- For a satisfactory diagnosis, a MICROSCOPIC FECAL EXAMINATION should be done by a Veterinarian or a diagnostic laboratory before treatment. When treating out breaks, the drug should be administered promptly after diagnosis.
- Do not feed this medicated feed to calves intended for future breeding.
- Do not use in feeds containing pellet binding agents except Pel-Aid and Agri-Colloid (Premix and Supplement labels only).
Accepted Compatibilities
Amprolium is compatible with the following drug/drug combinations. For details refer to the MIB as indicated.
