When you need Iodinol for chickens
When breeding poultry, especially chickens, breeders are often faced with all kinds of gastrointestinal diseases in young animals. Most often, iodinol is used for chickens to get rid of ailments. This medicine is very popular among breeders due to its relatively high effectiveness, ease of use and low cost. The drug is used not only for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, but also for lesions of the dermis in chickens.
Using Iodinol to treat chickens
Pharmacology
Iodinol is a dark blue substance, among breeders it is referred to as blue iodine. Its use is safe, since the medicine does not contain antibiotics, hormones and toxins.
Iodinol composition:
- polyvinyl alcohol;
- crystalline iodine;
- potassium iodide;
- distilled water.
The substance has a characteristic aroma of iodine, foaming when shaken. When mixed with water or saline, it forms a uniformly pigmented blue substance. Decomposes in an alkaline environment.
Crystalline iodine in Iodinol
The main active element is crystalline iodine. The drug has an antimicrobial effect, does not irritate the affected mucous membrane, does not provoke a deterioration in the condition infectious bronchopneumonia in birds, it is well tolerated even in emaciated sick animals and birds.
How to use
When treating chickens, it is important to follow the instructions for use and give the medicine according to the prescribed dosage. The amount of the drug is calculated depending on the age and weight of the bird and the selected therapeutic technique. When treating dermatitis, iodinol does not need to be diluted with water.
With the help of a cotton swab, it is applied in a pure form to the affected areas, previously cleaned of contamination. When treating coccidosis in adult hens and chickens, blue iodine is diluted with water in a 1: 0.5 ratio and given orally. The course of treatment is often 7 days. The dosage will depend on the age and weight of the birds:
- young animals up to 1 month old - half a milliliter three times a day;
- adult layers and broilers should be given 1 ml three times a day.
Pullorosis in chickens are treated in the same way. The course is from 8 to 10 days. In order to prevent and strengthen the body, 0.3-0.5 ml is shown once a day. Prophylactic therapy lasts 15 days, and then, after a break, if necessary, is repeated again. Most often, iodinol is used as a prophylactic agent in the autumn-winter period, when vitamin deficiencies begin, associated with a lack of green fodder.
In surgery, the substance is used in its pure form. For the treatment of otitis media, the drug is used topically 2-3 times a day until complete recovery. Catarrhal and catarrhal-purulent vestibulitis suggest treatment by spraying a substance on the mucous membrane of the vaginal area once a day at a dosage of 50-100 g. Iodinol is a non-toxic product. After using it, you can safely eat meat and egg products.The substance is quickly excreted by the body, does not accumulate in the liver, kidneys and lungs, accelerates metabolism, improves digestion.
What is the product for?
Blue iodine is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract diseases, dermal irritations with secondary infection, diseases of the reproductive system, lavage of the nasopharynx, etc. The substance is used internally diluted in boiled water or in pure form in the treatment of irritations of the dermis. In the treatment of uterine diseases, the drug is administered in pure form or diluted with saline in a 1: 1 ratio.
The substance is injected into the uterine cavity at a dosage of 75-100 ml once a day. If you follow the instructions for use, iodinol does not cause addiction and side effects, does not provoke complications of infectious diseases, accompanied by damage to the mucous membranes. The medicine goes well with other drugs.
Special instructions and side effects
Contraindication to use is individual iodine intolerance, as well as thyrotoxicosis, hepertiform dermatitis. Iodinol increases the overall resistance of the body by improving metabolic processes. The substance actively fights bacteria and viruses of various strains.
If the dosage is exceeded or if you have an individual intolerance to iodine, there are rashes in the places where iodine is excreted or a runny nose. While working with the medicine, contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes should be avoided. Storage at temperatures above 40 ° C leads to an acceleration of the decomposition of the active substance. In a diluted form, the solution cannot be stored for a long time. It is not recommended to use it together with disinfectants such as alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.
Working with branches
During the use of the product, it is necessary to observe precautions for working with veterinary drugs. Before using the drug, you need to wash your hands, put on gloves, a dressing gown. It is forbidden to use the product for food and household purposes.
In case of contact with the mucous corneas, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of water. It is important to seek medical attention whenever possible. After carrying out therapeutic manipulations, you need to wash your hands in soapy water. Do not eat, drink or smoke during medical procedures using this medicine for animals.
Store the drug in a cool, dark place out of the reach of children and animals. The temperature range for storage is from 3 to 30 ° С. Shelf life is 3 years from the date of issue. After the expiration date, the solution must be disposed of in accordance with the rules prescribed by law.