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Is it safe for sheep to eat Rumensin?

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Rumensin is not approved for use in sheep in the US but can be used in other countries. If you require information on the level of use in other countries please submit a more specific question related to the coutnry of interest. Hugh Chester-Jones and Jim Paulson Uof MN dairy extension

Please note that lasalocid is approved for sheep for prevention of coccidiopsis as below

PREVENTION OF COCCIDIOSIS
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Drug Dosage
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Generic Trade Name
Lasalocid (Bovatec) 30 gms/ton of feed
(approved for
sheep)
Monensin (Rumensin) 10-15 gins/ton of feed
(not approved)
Decoquinate (Deccox) 1.0 mg/lb of body wt. per
(not approved) . day
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Hugh Chester-Jones and Jim paulson U of MN dairy extension.

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