"Baycox" is an effective remedy that is used to treat a dangerous pathology - coccidiosis. This infection often affects domestic ducks and causes diarrhea, lethargy, and bleeding in the stomach. The use of the substance helps to quickly cope with coccidia and prevent death. For the therapy to be effective, the instructions for using Baycox for ducklings must be strictly followed.
Composition and release form of the drug
The substance is released in the form of a solution with a concentration of 2.5%. The medicine is packaged in ampoules.In this case, 1 package can contain 10 or 50 pieces. The active component of the drug is toltrazuril. This substance has a pronounced antiparasitic effect. 1 milliliter of solution contains 25 milligrams of the active ingredient.
When ingested, the composition penetrates the digestive organs of ducklings - the maximum amount of coccidia is concentrated there. Interaction with the substance causes irreversible death of parasites. The active component provokes a disruption of their intracellular development. As a result, the parasites stop developing and die. The substance is excreted unchanged. It leaves the body of birds in the form of metabolites, with droppings.
What diseases does Baycox treat?
A veterinarian can prescribe Baycox to ducklings for any symptoms of coccidiosis. The composition can be used to treat birds and prevent infection. Usually the remedy helps to cope with the following simplest things:
- tenella;
- brunetti;
- non-catrix;
- mitis;
- maxim;
- akervulina.
The substance also helps suppress rarer species of parasites that can cause the death of ducklings. "Baycox" helps to cope with all types of coccidia. This is due to the narrow therapeutic focus of the drug.
Instructions for use and dosage for ducklings
The product can be used from an early age. For treatment coccidiosis in ducklings It is recommended to mix the drug with water. For 1 liter of liquid, it is recommended to use 1 milliliter of a substance with a concentration of 2.5%.The resulting solution should be fed to the chicks for 24 hours. This composition is recommended to be used to prevent pathologies.
Are there any contraindications and side effects?
The composition is prohibited from use in the following cases:
- intolerance to components;
- simultaneous use of other drugs to combat coccidia;
- slaughter of poultry up to 2 weeks after the last use of the substance.
Empty medicine containers are prohibited from being used for other purposes. If the dosage and instructions for using the product are followed, there are no side effects. If an overdose occurs, there is a risk of the following symptoms:
- loss of appetite;
- weight loss;
- reducing water consumption.
The appearance of undesirable symptoms is considered a reason to stop feeding birds with the drug.
Shelf life and storage conditions
It is recommended to store the composition in a tight, airtight container. This should be done in a dry and dark place. The temperature should be from 0 to +25 degrees. Shelf life – 5 years.
Analogs
The most effective substitutes include the following:
- “Baytril” is considered the most famous analogue of “Baykoks”. It is available in the form of a solution with a concentration of 10%. In addition to coccidia, the substance helps cope with pasteurella, salmonella, and streptococci. The main difference between Baytril is that it belongs to the class of antibiotics. At the same time, Baycox is considered an anticoccidiostatic agent, which has a narrow scope of use.
- "Enroxil" - available in a concentration of 5%. In this case, the composition can be produced in the form of a solution or powder, which must be mixed with food. The drug begins to act within a couple of hours after use.
- “Coccidiovit” is an inexpensive coccidiostat that is recommended to be given to infected birds for 5 days. The drug does not have toxic properties.
- "Eriprim" - the product is produced in the form of a powder that needs to be dissolved in water. The composition is characterized by a wide spectrum of action. In addition to coccidia, it helps eliminate mycoplasma, pasteurella, and chlamydia.
"Baycox" is considered an effective substance that helps to cope with or prevent the development of coccidiosis. To eliminate the violation, it is recommended to strictly follow the instructions. It is also important to take into account contraindications and symptoms of drug overdose.
