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Dycoxan Launches in the UK

January 30, 2020

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Veterinarian Expert

At Chanelle Pharma we're delighted to bring our new anti-coccidial to market in the UK.

It's called Dycoxan and it contains diclazuril, which is licenced for the prevention of coccidiosis in lambs and calves.

It has zero meat withdrawal.

It will stop the coccidia lifecycle, prevent further gut damage and reduce environmental contamination.

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At Chanelle Pharma we're delighted to bring our new anti-coccidial to market in the UK.

It's called Dycoxan and it contains diclazuril, which is licenced for the prevention of coccidiosis in lambs and calves.

It has zero meat withdrawal.

It will stop the coccidia lifecycle, prevent further gut damage and reduce environmental contamination.

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