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Commission Regulation (EC) No 156/2008 of 21 February 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 109/2007 as regards the minimum content of the feed additive monensin sodium (Coxidin) (Text with EEA relevance)

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Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Community Reference Laboratory: www.irmm.jrc.be/crl-feed-additives’

Identification number of the additiveName of the holder of authorisationAdditive(Trade name)Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical methodSpecies or category of animalMaximum ageMinimum contentMaximum contentOther provisionsEnd of period of authorisationProvisional Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in the relevant foodstuffs of animal origin
mg of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
Coccidiostats and histomonostats
5 1 701

Huvepharma

NV Belgium

Monensin sodium

(Coxidin)

  • Active substance:

    C36H61O11Na

    Sodium salt of polyether monocarboxylic acid produced by Streptomyces cinnamonnensis, 28682, LMG S-19095 in powder form.

  • Factor composition:

    • Monensin A: not less than 90 %

    • Monensin A + B: not less than 95 %

    • Monensin C: 0,2-0,3 %

  • Additive composition:

    • Monensin sodium technical substance equivalent to monensin activity: 25 %

    • Perlite: 15-20 %

    • Wheat bran: 55-60 %

  • Analytical methoda

    Method for determination of the active substance: high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with post-column derivatisation and UV detection (λ = 520 nm).

Chickens for fattening100125
1.Use prohibited at least three days before slaughter.
2.The additive shall be incorporated in compound feedingstuffs in form of a premixture.
3.Maximum permitted dose of monensin sodium in complementary feedingstuffs:
  • 625 mg/kg for chickens for fattening;

  • 500 mg/kg for turkeys.

4.Monensin sodium shall not be mixed with other coccidiostats.
5.Indicate in the instructions for use:

“Dangerous for equines. This feedingstuff contains an ionophore: avoid simultaneous administration with tiamulin and monitor for possible adverse reactions when used concurrently with other medicinal substances”.

6.Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of insufficient ventilation in the premise, wear suitable respiratory equipments.
6.2.2017

25 μg monensin sodium/kg of wet skin + fat.

8 μg monensin sodium/kg of wet liver, kidney and muscle.

Turkeys16 weeks60100

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