More about Denagard® 12.5% - 5 Liter
Denagard 12.5% Liquid Concentrate - 5 Liter is an effective antibiotic for the treatment of swine dysentery. Use this 5 L bottle for five consecutive days in the drinking water of swine at a dosage rate of 3.5 mg per pound of body weight. When used for the treatment of swine pneumonia, dose at 10.5 mg per pound of body weight.
Benefits
- Convenient to administer; add directly to drinking water
- Fast acting. Initial response is usually evident in 24-48 hours
The following treatment chart is based of the full 5 days of treatment with 3.5 mg of Denagard per pound of body weight for Swine Dysentery and 10.5 mg per pound of body weight for Swine Pneumonia.
Swine Dysentery | Swine Pneumonia | ||
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Pig Weight | Water Intake | # of Pigs | # of Pigs |
20 lbs | 0.3-0.5 gal | 8,930 | 2,975 |
45 lbs | 0.4-1.1 gal | 3,970 | 1,325 |
75 lbs | 0.7-1.5 gal | 2,380 | 795 |
125 lbs | 1.0-2.0 gal | 1,430 | 475 |
180 lbs | 1.2-3.0 gal | 990 | 330 |
Suggested Final Dilution
1 Bottle (5L) | 2,750 gal | 917 gal |
3 Bottles (15L) | 8,250 gal | 2,750 gal |
1/2 Bottle (2.5L) | 1,375 gal | 458 gal |
Active Ingredient: 12.5% Tiamulin hydrogen fumarate
Contents: 5 Liter (169 fl oz) bottle (12.3% liquid concentrate)
Also available in a 1L bottle, QC Supply Part #540922.
Note: Do not use on animals other than swine.