Medicated Crumbles: A Cheat Sheet for Herd Health
As we start to experience a fluctuation in temperatures and humidity, your customers will likely be mindful of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and incorporating medicated crumbles as a proactive step or treatment to their herd health.
This is a very crucial time to keep an eye on cattle for any signs of BRD also known as shipping fever. In simple terms, BRD refers to any disease in the upper and lower respiratory tracts. BRD is multifactorial and can be caused by a combination of viral, bacterial, parasitic and fungal pathogens, but commonly associated with infections in the lungs causing pneumonia. BRD typically impacts post-weaned calves, feedlots, dairy calves and lactating cows.
One of the more popular questions our feed team receives during this time is ‘what is the recommended feeding rate for (insert brand) medicated crumbles?’ Below is a cheat sheet to hopefully help you and your customers when it comes time to incorporate medicated crumbles. As always, reach out to your TSM or customer service team (319.679.5211) with any questions you may have. If you are not a current Stutsman dealer but would like to purchase any of these products, find a Stutsman dealer near you.
Chlortetracycline
| Item # | Crumble | 100lbs Body Weight | 400lbs Body Weight | 1000lbs Body Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7657 | CTC Deracin 4gm | 0.25lbs | 1.0lbs | 2.5lbs |
| #7695 | Aureomycin 4gm | 0.25lbs | 1.0lbs | 2.5lbs |
| #7660 | CTC Deracin 10gm | 0.1lbs | 0.4lbs | 1.0lbs |
| #7630 | Aureomycin 10gm | 0.1lbs | 0.4lbs | 1.0lbs |
| #7659 | CTC Deracin 20gm | 0.05lbs | 0.2lbs | 0.5lbs |
| #7637 | Aureomycin 20gm | 0.05lbs | 0.2lbs | 0.5lbs |
| Use per head at 10mg/lb of body weight (feed for 5 days) | ||||
Decoquinate
| Item # | Crumble | 100lbs Body Weight | 400lbs Body Weight | 1000lbs Body Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7826 | Deccox 2.5X | 0.04lbs | 0.16lbs | 0.4lbs |
| #7858 | Deccox 10X | 0.01lbs | 0.4lbs | 1.0lbs |
| Use 0.5mg/2.2lbs of body weight per day (feed for 28 days) | ||||
Chlortetracycline & Sulfamethazine
| Item # | Crumble | Per Head/Day | Per 10 Head/Day | Per 100 Head/Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7670 | AS 700 2gm | 2.8oz | 1.75lbs | 17.5lbs |
| 350mg per head per day (feed for 28 days) | ||||
Amprolium
| Item # | Crumble | 500lbs Body Weight | 1000lbs Body Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| #7855 | Amprolium (Corid) 1.25% | Prevention: 0.2lbs Treatment: 0.4lbs | Prevention: 0.4lbs Treatment: 0.8lbs |
| #7854 | Amprolium (Corid) 2.5% | Prevention: 0.1lbs Treatment: 0.2lbs | Prevention: 0.2lbs Treatment: 0.4lbs |
| Prevention: 227mg/100lbs of body weight for 21 days Treatment: 454mg/100lbs body weight for 5 days |
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Signs of BRD
- Drooped ears
- Fever
- Lethargic behavior
- Going off feed
- Coughing
- Rapid, shallow breathing
- Bloody or nasal discharge
Ways to Help Prevent BRD
- Vaccination
- Appropriate use of medicated crumbles
- Handle animals with care, low-stress techniques (especially upon arrival at feedlots)
- Provide a comfortable, clean environment
- Minimize overcrowding and dust
- Pay special attention when adverse weather occurs
Preventing BRD During Weaning
- Encourage eating a little feed ahead of weaning
- Vaccinate a few weeks ahead of weaning
- If possible, use fence line weaning to reduce stress
- Have feed and clean water easily accessible in a smaller lot for the first few days
- If problems pop up, have AS 700 in stock (end user will need VFD from their vet)
