Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle Description

For swine and cattle farmers, your veterinarian will be able to prescribe Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle as a one dose treatment for coccidiosis that is effective and easy to use. Coccidiosis is caused by microscopic protozoan organisms that can affect the health of your farm animals and is species-specific; piglets may be infected by any one of three types (Eimeria, Cryptosporidia, or Isospora suis), while cattle have 2 (Eimeria bovis or Eimeria zuernii). Once you have dosed the animals, follow-up treatment is usually not required.

How This Anti-Parasite Drug Works

The active ingredient of Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle is Toltrazuril and when administered as directed by your veterinarian, this medicine will work by interfering with the parasites energy pathways as well as their ability to multiply. While treating and preventing Coccidiosis in your piglets, they will still be able to develop their own immunity to coccidia. Typically, Coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis or Eimeria zuernii can occur in cattle under 1 year old.

Conditions Treated by Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle

Some of the signs in piglets and cattle that they have Coccidiosis include diarrhea, dehydration, loss of appetite, depression, and retarded growth. Keeping your livestock healthy is essential not only for the animals sake but to avoid financial loss. Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle will kill the coccidia in all stages of development, will not interfere with the animal’s natural immunity development, works to cure and prevent Coccidiosis, and is long-acting. Before Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle is Prescribed Tell your veterinarian about other Rx medications you have given to your livestock, including OTC drugs and herbal or vitamin supplements to be certain nothing will interfere with the actions of Toltrazuril. You must also be aware of when these animals will be able to go to market after being treated with Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle.

Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle Precautions

Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle should not be given to lactating dairy cows or sheep if milk is to be consumed by humans. Do not give to calves that are to be processed for veal as a ‘withdrawal period’ has not been established. You should wear rubber gloves to handle Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle and keep it out of children’s reach.

Possible Side Effects of Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle

• Vomiting or diarrhea

For the most part, Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle is well tolerated as there are few reports of any adverse effects.

Drugs Similar to Baycox Coccidiocide for Piglets and Cattle

• Ivomec