Nicarbazin (NIC) - Medicating Ingredient Brochure
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Status: Over the counter
Date of revision: March 2009
Approved livestock species | Approved claim(s) (abbreviated) Table Note 1 |
Withdrawal time | Name of approved brand(s) |
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Chickens |
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4 days (meat) | Nicarb 25% Premix |
Table Notes
- Table Note 1
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In order to be compliant with the Feeds Regulations, the complete claim must appear on the medicated feed label.
Chickens
Approved claims | Name of approved brand(s) |
Drug concentration in DIN product |
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Claims 1, 2, 3, 4 | Nicarb 25% Premix | Nicarbazin at 250 g/kg |
Approved for use in meal or pellet feed
Claim 1
As an aid in preventing deaths from Coccidiosis in chickens under conditions of mild exposure.
Level of medicating ingredient in a complete feed
100 - 125 mg/kg (0.01 - 0.0125%) of nicarbazin in the complete feed.
Directions for use in a complete feed
Feed as the sole ration.
Warning
- Discontinue the use of this medicated feed at least 4 days before treated chickens are slaughtered for use in food.
- Do not feed to laying or breeder hens in production.
Caution
- Do not use this medicated feed for the treatment of outbreaks of Coccidiosis.
- If unexpected deaths occur, obtain a laboratory diagnosis and follow poultry pathologist's instructions.
Claim 2
As an aid in preventing deaths from Coccidiosis in chickens.
Level of medicating ingredient in a complete feed
125 - 150 mg/kg (0.0125 - 0.015%) of nicarbazin in the complete feed.
Directions for use in a complete feed
Feed as the sole ration.
Warning
- Discontinue the use of this medicated feed at least 4 days before treated chickens are slaughtered for use in food.
- Do not feed to laying or breeder hens in production.
Caution
- Do not use this medicated feed for the treatment of outbreaks of Coccidiosis.
- If unexpected deaths occur, obtain a laboratory diagnosis and follow poultry pathologist's instructions.
Claim 3
In starter and grower feeds as an aid in preventing deaths from Coccidiosis in chickens up to 12 weeks of age.
Level of medicating ingredient in a complete feed
200 mg/kg (0.02%) of nicarbazin in the complete feed.
Directions for use in a complete feed
Feed as the sole ration.
Warning
- Discontinue the use of this medicated feed at least 4 days before treated chickens are slaughtered for use in food.
- Do not feed to laying or breeder hens in production.
Caution
- Do not use this medicated feed for the treatment of outbreaks of Coccidiosis.
- If unexpected deaths occur, obtain a laboratory diagnosis and follow poultry pathologist's instructions.
Claim 4
As an aid in preventing deaths from Coccidiosis in replacement chickens after 8 weeks of age until birds are removed to laying house.
Level of medicating ingredient in a complete feed
80 mg/kg (0.008%) of nicarbazin in the complete feed.
Directions for use in a complete feed
Feed as the sole ration.
Warning
- Discontinue the use of this medicated feed at least 4 days before treated chickens are slaughtered for use in food.
- Do not feed to laying or breeder hens in production.
Caution
- Do not use this medicated feed for the treatment of outbreaks of Coccidiosis.
- If unexpected deaths occur, obtain a laboratory diagnosis and follow poultry pathologist's instructions.
Accepted Compatibilities
Nil
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