Methyl Benzoquate is an anticoccidial drug used in animal feed, to prevent and treat coccidiosis, primarily in poultry.

INDICATIONS

• Target Condition: Coccidiosis, an intestinal disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria.
• Target Species: The primary use is in poultry (broilers).
• Mechanism of Action: Methyl benzoquate is a quinolone coccidiostat that arrests or kills early developmental stages (sporozoites or early trophozoites) of the Eimeria parasites by blocking electron transport in the parasite’s mitochondria.
• As a Feed Additive: The product is incorporated directly into the animal feed.
• Prevention, Not Treatment: Used to prevent coccidiosis by inhibiting or killing the Eimeria protozoan parasite during its life cycle, rather than treating an active, clinical outbreak of the disease.

ADMINISTRATION

• Concentration: The pure methyl benzoquate is mixed with an inert carrier (like corn meal or wheat middlings) to create a more manageable bulk volume.
• Mixing: This step ensures that the active ingredient is stable and can be more easily dispersed when added to larger quantities of feed.

• Method: It is typically added to a mechanical mixer along with other dietary components, such as grains, minerals, and vitamins.
• Homogeneity: Thorough mixing is critical to ensure uniform distribution of the medication throughout the feed. For instance, industrial standards may require a specific minimum mixing time after all additives have been included.

• Route: The administration is oral, typically mixed into the feed.
• Duration: Methyl benzoquate is generally used for the prevention of coccidiosis, rather than for treating active infections, meaning it is often fed continuously during periods when there is a risk of infection.