Denagard Dosage

[Eggcessive]

So a direct dose would mean undiluted denagard .32ml straight into beak, no water?

Direct dose is to not add water. Now, TiaGard and Denagard 12% is normally given in the drinking water, but this is how to get the dose into her while she is not drinking. I haven’t used it before, so I don’t know how nasty or strong it tastes. Most say the drinking water treatment tastes bad. Usually with chickens you can give 0.5 ml orally pretty safely, so I would probably give a little extra water with her dose just to not be so strong. Will she eat anything for you, such as cooked egg or watery feed?

 

[luisrosa411]

Direct dose is to not add water. Now, TiaGard and Denagard 12% is normally given in the drinking water, but this is how to get the dose into her while she is not drinking. I haven’t used it before, so I don’t know how nasty or strong it tastes. Most say the drinking water treatment tastes bad. Usually with chickens you can give 0.5 ml orally pretty safely, so I would probably give a little extra water with her dose just to not be so strong. Will she eat anything for you, such as cooked egg or watery feed?

Hi some of them are drinking the water. They are also eating the mash soaked in denagard dilution.

Two have sputum and there are lesions on the beak and tongue. I see them pecking at food, and a little of the water, but it does not seem like much. Both have the back edges of comb purple indicting O2 levels low.

Question: if they have drunk lightly today, is it possible to overdose if I give them direct dose today? Or should I wait til tomorrow morning?

…and I guess that depends on, do you know how long it takes for them to show improvement for respiratory on denagard?

 

[luisrosa411]

Hi some of them are drinking the water. They are also eating the mash soaked in denagard dilution.

Two have sputum and there are lesions on the beak and tongue. I see them pecking at food, and a little of the water, but it does not seem like much. Both have the back edges of comb purple indicting O2 levels low.

Question: if they have drunk lightly today, is it possible to overdose if I give them direct dose today? Or should I wait til tomorrow morning?

…and I guess that depends on, do you know how long it takes for them to show improvement for respiratory on denagard?

I guess this says 4 - 5 days.

https://www.justanswer.com/bird-vet/kmu47-i-m-currently-treating-hens-generic-denagard-12-5.html

 

[luisrosa411]

Below is info I've researched & used when dosing my birds. I've usually given a Tetracycline med concurrently also when I've given Denagard, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations on their site.

One of the more powerful meds for Mycoplasmas.
*Eggs are safe to eat.
Meat withdrawal: 2-5 days.
*Synergizes with Tetracylines, increasing effectives of meds, & also helping prevent E. Coli (which is possible problem after broad antibiotics).
*Don't combine with high doses of the anticoccidials monensin, narasin, or salinomycin.
*Not approved for poultry in US.
*Tastes bad. If giving in drinking water, add sweetener (preferably Xylitol or 100% juice; sugar is another option). If in food, mix in tasty mash. Check to make sure each bird still eats & drinks enough. Can divide dose into food & water to help ensure consumption.*Daily dose must be given gradually over time--NOT all at once nor in a single meal. Do NOT give undiluted or bird's system may react with extreme gagging or other symptoms.

Dose for CRD prevention: 1/2 the "treatment" dose; recommendations about # of days vary.
Reassuring note: Bacteria strains susceptible to Denegard are not able to build resistance very easily, even with underdosing or overly frequent dosing, (though over-use may imbalance bird's body other ways).

Denegard 12.5% Liquid dose:
For CRD treatment: 250 mg per litre drinking water [1/10 tsp (.55 cc) per average chicken] doses all ages at 25 mg/kg. Treat chicken for 3-5 days, or turkey for 5 days. Birds should show improvement in 1-2 days. Possibly continue treatment once/ month for a year.

So you mix a solution of tetracycline powder from say on bottle of tetracycline/ water mix, with another mix of denagard and water?