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Deccox 6% w/w Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Sheep and Cattle

Active ingredient: Decoquinate

Form

Premix

Species

Cattle Sheep

Manufacturer

Phibro Animal Health (Poland) Sp z.o.o.

VMD MA No.

61652/5002

What it's used for

For the treatment and prevention of coccidiosis in lambs and calves. As an aid in the control of coccidiosis in lambs, by medication of ewe feed. As an aid...

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Clinical information

Deccox 6% w/w Premix for Medicated Feeding Stuff for Sheep and Cattle — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

For the treatment and prevention of coccidiosis in lambs and calves.
As an aid in the control of coccidiosis in lambs, by medication of ewe feed.
As an aid in the prevention of abortions and perinatal losses due to toxoplasmosis by
medication of ewe feed.

Species and indicationMethod of
administration
Recommended
dose level
Recommended
duration of
treatment
Treatment of coccidiosis
in lambs and calves and
prevention of coccidiosis
in lambs
In lamb and calf
feed
1 mg
decoquinate/kg
bodyweight daily
At least 28 daysPrevention of coccidiosis
in calves and as an aid
in prevention of
coccidiosis in lambs
In calf and ewe
feed
0.5 mg
decoquinate/kg
bodyweight daily
At least 28 daysAs an aid in the
prevention of abortions
and perinatal losses due
to toxoplasmosis
In ewe feed2 mg
decoquinate/kg
bodyweight daily
Continuously for 14
weeks prior to
lambing
Feed intake will depend on the clinical situation of the animal and on the season of the
year. To ensure a correct dose, the concentration of active ingredient in the feed must
be adjusted according daily feed intake. The following formula is recommended:
Dose (mg active ingredient/kg body weight) x Total weight of the
animals to be treated (kg)
Kg Deccox 6%
Premix/T
feed =
Daily feed intake (kg) x 60
1. Treatment of coccidiosis in lambs and calves and prevention of coccidiosis
in lambs:
Feed continuously for 28 days when coccidiosis is expected to be a hazard.
Medication may be continued if there is further identified risk beyond this period.
2. Prevention of coccidiosis in calves and as an aid in prevention of
coccidiosis in lambs by medication of the ewe's feed:
Feed continuously for at least 28 days to ewes when oocyst shedding is likely to
be a hazard to lambs (i.e. before, during or after lambing) or to calves when
coccidiosis is likely to occur.
The above provides good control of oocyst shedding from ewes under most
conditions. In cases where a more severe challenge exists, double dosage
should be used.
3. As an aid in the prevention of abortions and perinatal losses due to
toxoplasmosis by medication of ewe feed:
Feed continuously for the last two-thirds of pregnancy (i.e. for the final 14 weeks
prior to lambing).
On farms with a history of toxoplasmosis abortions, it may be economically beneficial to
segregate susceptible ewes (e.g. bought in ewe-lambs) and administer medicated feed

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AN: 02615/2025
only to these animals, as the majority of older ewes will have been previously exposed
to toxoplasma infection and will therefore be immune.

Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.

None known.
The frequency of adverse reactions is defined using the following convention:
- very common (more than 1 in 10 animals treated displaying adverse reaction(s))
- common (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 100 animals treated)
- uncommon (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 1,000 animals treated)
- rare (more than 1 but less than 10 animals in 10,000 animals treated)
- very rare (less than 1 animal in 10,000 animals treated, including isolated reports.

The use of the product will maintain normal growth under conditions of coccidial
challenge but does not improve growth of healthy lambs or calves.

To help obtain even distribution in the final feed, it is recommended first to mix
thoroughly at the rate of 1 part of the product to 3 parts of feed before blending into the

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final mix. In the preparation of pelleted feed, preconditioning temperatures of up to
80°C for short periods have been used and shown to have no effect on the product.
A manufacturer authorised to incorporate at levels below 2 kg per tonne must be
responsible for mixing when incorporation is less than 2 kg per tonne of final feed.
Special precautions for use in animals
Medication of ewe rations may not prevent coccidiosis occurring in lambs and should
only be given in conjunction with lamb medication.
Do not mix with or into feeds containing any other anticoccidial.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
When handling the product, prevent direct contact with the skin, avoid inhaling dust and
wash hands after use.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling the product. Only handle in a well ventilated
area.
Other precautions
This product is only authorised for use in medicated feedingstuffs or premixtures.
In both cases it must be thoroughly mixed with feedingstuffs materials to ensure it is
evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Any premixture containing this product must be thoroughly mixed with feedingstuffs
materials to ensure that is evenly distributed throughout the final feed.

Do not mix with or into feeds containing any other anti-coccidial product.

Store in a dry place.

Cattle and sheep:
Meat and offal: zero days.
Milk: Not authorised for use in animals producing milk for human consumption.
5.

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.