SULPHADIMIDINE ANTIBIOTIC 16%

Description

SULPHADIMIDINE is an effective antibiotic against a wide range of bacteria, especially those causing diarrhea in poultry.  It is effective against a wide range of coccidia species.  It can be used for poultry, rabbits, lambs, kids and calves.  Note that it is necessary to make up a fresh solution every day .

Effective Use

  • Wide range of bacteria in poultry and livestock.
  • Eimeria sp, isospora sp
For Use On

Poultry, rabbits, lambs, kids and calves.
Pack Size

100mℓ, 500mℓ
Directions for Use

Application type: Bait

Application rate: Poultry and rabbits

  • 13mℓ per 1 L of drinking water for 3 days.
  • Give no other water or green food for this period (greens are preferred to water).
  • Withholding water briefly will encourage intake of treated water.
  • Allow fresh water for 2 days, after 3 days of treatment.
  • Then repeat the treatment for 3 more days.
  • As a guide 50 broilers that are 4 weeks old should drink 10 to 15 L of water per day.

Lambs, kids and calves

  • Under 10 weeks old (older ones will experience gut disturbances due to microflora depletion).
  • First dose 14mℓ per 10kg body mass for two days, mixed with a little water by mouth, then 7mℓ per 10kg for 2 more days.
  • Do not withhold water.
Withdrawal Period

  • Eggs: may not be used for human consumption for 3 days after the last treatment. A temporary drop in egg production may occur.
  • Meat: Meat should not be used for human consumption within 1 day of dipping.
  • Milk: 24 hours
Precautions

Do not dose animals already starting to eat grass (applies to cattle, sheep and goats)