SACOX - Merck Animal Health

Product Information Sheet
SACOX ®
(salinomycin sodium)
Type A Medicated Article
Product Information
SACOX ® (salinomycin sodium) is an ionophore anticoccidial for use in chickens to
prevent coccidiosis caused by Eimeria tenella, E. necatrix, E. acervulina, E. maxima,
E. brunetti and E. mivati.
Sacox contains:
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Salinomycin equivalent to 60 grams salinomycin sodium activity per
pound of premix.
Calcium carbonate carrier with a flow agent and mineral oil to
control dustiness.
Product Features:
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The Intervet salinomycin molecule is the world's leading coccidiostat and has an 18-year record of
successful commercial use in the USA.
Provides reliable protection against coccidiosis, acting on three stages of the parasite's life cycle.
Spray-dried micro-granulation process ensures consistent salinomycin activity in every granule of Sacox premix.
Careful control of carrier particle size and dust helps minimize fines and clumping, which can lead to problems
with clogged pneumatic dust filters, bridging micro bins and carryover contamination.
Readily assayed in the finished feed.
Proven stability under modern feed milling conditions.
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Description:
Sacox ® (salinomycin sodium) is a polyether ionophore anticoccidial produced through a highly controlled fermentation
process. The product contains the dried biomass of salinomycin sodium spray-dried in a micro-granulation process
onto standardized calcium carbonate particles.
Product Use:
Sacox is available in 50 lb multi-walled bags with 60 grams of salinomycin activity per pound of Type A medicated
premix. Sacox is approved for use at 40 - 60 grams per ton of medicated feed. It is approved for combination use
with most antibiotics and feed additive products. Check your Feed Additive Compendium for a complete list of
combination approvals.
Withdrawal Period:
Sacox has no withdrawal requirement.
Stability:
Sacox premix has an 18-month expiration-dating period. The product is stable in finished feeds and can be assayed
microbiologically. Information about assay procedures for premix and finished feed is available from your Intervet
Sales Representative.
Warning:
Do not feed this product to laying chickens. This product may be fatal if accidentally fed to adult turkeys or to horses.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available upon request. This and other Consumer information can be
obtained by calling Intervet Customer Service at
1-800-441-8272 or 1-302-934-8051
How Supplied
Product Code
50 lb bags packed 2,000 lbs /pallet FA - 488 - 50
Minimum order quantity - 2,000 lbs
1-800-835-0541 ● 405 State Street ● P.O. Box 318 ● Millsboro, DE 19966 ● www.intervetusa.com
©2002 Intervet Inc. ● Part#30067CFA8/02 ● Sacox® is a registered trademark of Intervet Inc.