Question 1

What is Decoquinate used for?

Accepted Answer

Decoquinate is indicated for: Coccidiosis prevention.

Question 2

What routes can Decoquinate be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Decoquinate dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Decoquinate dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: Cattle (Beef/Dairy), Goat (Caprine), Sheep (Ovine).

Question 4

Is Decoquinate a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Decoquinate is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Decoquinate?

Accepted Answer

Feed additive only. Not for therapeutic treatment of clinical coccidiosis. Must be fed continuously for prevention.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Decoquinate?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Decoquinate: Feed additive only. Not for therapeutic treatment of clinical coccidiosis. Must be fed continuously for prevention.

Question 7

How does Decoquinate work?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits electron transport in mitochondria of coccidia, blocking sporozoite development and early schizogony.

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