What is a rabbit bike used for?

Instructions for use of the drug Baikoks for rabbits

Baycox is a necessary preparation for every experienced and novice rabbit breeder in the treatment of various infectious diseases. Rabbits, like other pets, are susceptible to many infections.that lead to the death of offspring. Therefore, in order to protect your offspring from death and infection with dangerous diseases, you need to provide the necessary treatment. And this will help the drug Baycox. You can find out about the methods of application, how to use it correctly and for what diseases, from the detailed instructions for this tool.

What is a rabbit bike used for?

Baycox is a remedy that often used to treat poultry and rabbits to combat many infectious diseases. It is included in a group of drugs that have an anti-coccidial effect. During the use of the funds included in this group, there is a direct effect on the shell of infectious agents and their shell is instantly destroyed.

A baycox must be present in every rabbit breeder's first aid kit, because this the drug is able to get rid of dangerous infections, both at the initial stage and at the advanced stage. The most dangerous disease from which this remedy helps is called coccidiosis.

Baycox 5% for rabbits
Baycox 5% for rabbits

The causative agents of this disease are eimeria or coccidia.... This infection poses a high health hazard to rabbits. Currently, there are 8 varieties of this disease, the causative agents of which mainly affect the intestinal region, and parasitize in the ducts of the liver and gallbladder.

Symptoms that characterize this infection:

  • Sluggish and depressed state;
  • The rabbit can be for a long time in the corner without movement;
  • Bad and complete lack of appetite;
  • Weight loss;
  • Slowdown in growth and development;
  • Mucous membranes become yellow color;
  • The fur becomes dull and disheveled.

Duration of the incubation period the disease is 2 to 3 days. During this period, it is necessary to immediately treat the animals.

Coccidiosis is difficult and in frequent cases the infected rabbit cannot be saved. For this reason, there are all sorts of measures to prevent and protect against the occurrence of this type of infection.

Baykoks is effective in treating coccidiosis. It acts on coccidia and resistant strains. The main thing drug advantage during its application is that it does not interfere with the natural development of immunity... In addition, it is well tolerated by rabbits. Even if the dosage of this agent is increased several times, there are no side effects in animals.

Composition and release form of the drug

The drug contains the main component toltrazuril, this substance is derived from triazinone. This component is contained in a special solvent. Available in two forms - with an active ingredient concentration of 2.5% and a concentration of 5%. The drug with a dosage of 5% has a high concentration of the active ingredient and is given to animals in pure form.

Baykoks 5% in a bottle of 1000 ml
Baykoks 5% in a bottle of 1000 ml

Available as a solution, which has a colorless structure. The solution does not have specific odors that are usually characteristic of this type of product.Baycox is packaged in 10 ml bottles and 1 liter bottles. In veterinary pharmacies, the drug is often sold in glass-base ampoules, which have a volume of 1 ml. Sometimes in some veterinary clinics and clubs, this product can be sold on tap.

Pharmacological properties of the drug

The active component of the drug Baycox toltrazuril is highly effective in relation to all kinds of varieties of coccidia:

  1. acervulina;
  2. anceris;
  3. brunette;
  4. necatrix;
  5. mitis;
  6. adenoids;
  7. meleagrimitis;
  8. truncate.
Baykoks 2.5% in 1 ml ampoules
Baykoks 2.5% in 1 ml ampoules

In addition, he has a direct effect on parasitesthat are resistant to anti-coccidial drugs. Toltrazuril has an immediate effect on coccidia and destroys their shell, which, as a result, stops their development and death. Elimination of the drug occurs through the kidneys along with urine unchanged. Sometimes it is partially excreted with feces.

Instructions for use of the drug

How to apply for babies

Baycox is often used for young individuals. This is due to the fact that the drug helps to cure coccidiosis in the early stages, and is used for prophylactic treatment to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Young animals in the first month of life have a weak immune system and poor body resistance to many infections.

Sick bunny
Sick bunny

In addition, unlike other drugs, the drug bikox does not cause side effects and does not have a harmful effect on juveniles.

Aymeria or coccidia mainly affects young animals between two weeks and two months of age. Coccidiosis in young rabbits is much more complicated than in adult animals. It is important to identify the disease at the first stage of onset.... In 90% of cases, the treatment of coccidiosis in young animals is effective.

The main symptoms to look out for are:

  1. Weakness and lethargy;
  2. Disheveled fur;
  3. Yellowness mucous membranes;
  4. Loss of mass body;
  5. Bad appetite.
Coccidiosis in rabbits is mainly transmitted through water and feed. In addition, young rabbits can become infected through the milk of an infected mother. The incubation period lasts from 2 to 3 days. Therefore, during this period, treatment with the drug Baycox is provided!

Rules for the use of the drug Baykoks:

  • If applicable drug with a dosage of 2.5%, then it is divorced along with drinking water;
  • Dose of the drug should not exceed 7 mg per 1 kilogram of body weight;
  • In order not to be mistaken, you can for 10 liters add 1 ml drug;
  • The rabbits follow give a solution to drink during the whole day;
  • Divorced every day new solution;
  • Treatment continues until complete disappearance of coccidiosis;
  • If used drug with a dosage of 5%then it should be given immediately by mouth. It does not dissolve in water.
Bikoks are given to rabbits no earlier than 21 days after their birth. During this period, their body weight should be at least 400-500 grams.

How to apply for adults

For adults, as well as for young animals, bikox is used both for the treatment of coccidiosis and for prophylaxis to prevent and protect individuals from this infection.

Rabbits drink water with bikox solution
Rabbits drink water with bikox solution

The rules for taking bikox are similar to those for young animals:

  1. A drug with a dosage of 2.5 diluted in drinking water;
  2. For 1 kilogram of animal weight, the dose of the drug is 7 mg or 1 ml of medicine is added to 1 liter of water;
  3. With this solution of rabbits drink all day;
  4. Treatment is carried out until the disease disappears completely;
  5. If used medicine with a dosage of 5%, then it is given directly to the mouth of the animal. It is not recommended to dilute it with water.

Don't Forget Preventive Measures

Mandatory together with treatment with Baycox follow preventive measures:

  • A large number of individuals cannot be kept in one cage. The optimal amount in one cell - 25 rabbits;
  • Constantly spend cleaning of places of detention;
  • Necessarily clean out all the droppings, often through it individuals become infected with coccidiosis;
  • Rinse out feeders and drinkers. Constantly change water;
  • Avoid dampness in a cage;
  • It is not recommended that the rabbitry be observed sudden changes in temperature and there were drafts;
  • Necessarily monitor the quality of feed... It is advisable to purchase high-quality feed mixtures with a high vitamin content. You shouldn't give too much protein. All herbs and vegetables must be fresh.
Rabbit in a cage
Rabbit in a cage

Storage rules for the drug

Bikox storage period with a concentration of 2.5% and 5% should be no more than 3 months. However, many experienced rabbit breeders claim that if stored properly, the product does not lose its properties and retains its effect for up to six months. Keep it should be taken at room temperature at 25 degrees Celsius above zero, but in a dark, dry place, protected from ultraviolet radiation and not accessible to children. Apply the remedy should be taken once every 6 months.

Side effects

This tool belongs to the class of non-hazardous drugs. While taking the medicine in high doses, it does not have an increased toxic effect on the animal organism. Even if you take the drug in a dosage that is 10 times the recommended dose, there are no side effects.

Rabbits drink water from a drinking bowl
Rabbits drink water from a drinking bowl

Contraindications

Experts recommend giving Baycox with caution in conditions of rabbits - pregnant females and during lactation. Generally the drug is well tolerated by animals, does not affect immunity and health. In addition, during the intake, the natural microflora of the stomach and intestines is not disturbed.

The cost of the drug

Since Baycox is a highly effective tool that can save almost 100% of an entire offspring in an epidemic outbreak, its cost is high. The drug with a concentration of 2.5% a liter costs from 3300 rubles to 3500. The price of a drug with a concentration of 5% even higher - for 250 ml it is from 2200 to 2500 rubles.

Baycox 5%
Baycox 5%

Every rabbit breeder must have a bikebox for rabbits. It is worth remembering that rabbits are rather weak animals, and they are often infected with various infections. Especially they often contract coccidiosis, and this is a very dangerous disease. Only Baycox can cure him, but in the early stages. Therefore, you need to closely monitor your household and observe the necessary care.

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