{"product_id":"halocur","title":"Halocur","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalocur is a specialized oral solution for newborn calves, containing \u003cb\u003eHalofuginone base (0.5 mg\/ml as lactate salt)\u003c\/b\u003e. It is a vital tool for combating \u003cb\u003eCryptosporidium parvum\u003c\/b\u003e, a highly contagious protozoan parasite that causes severe diarrhea (scours) in young calves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHalocur is used for two main purposes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrevention of diarrhea:\u003c\/b\u003e On farms with a history of cryptosporidiosis, administration should start within the first 24 to 48 hours of age to prevent the onset of disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduction of diarrhea:\u003c\/b\u003e Treatment should begin within 24 hours of the onset of diarrhea to lessen its severity and reduce the shedding of infectious oocysts into the environment, thereby limiting spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalocur works by having a cryptosporidiostatic effect, primarily acting on the free stages of the parasite. It's administered orally once a day for 7 consecutive days, always after feeding (milk or milk replacer). Strict adherence to dosage and treatment time is crucial for efficacy and to prevent toxicity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bergbos Animal Clinic","offers":[{"title":"980ml","offer_id":50902867312772,"sku":"6782","price":3135.02,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1159\/5396\/files\/Screenshot2025-07-23081135.png?v=1753251107","url":"https:\/\/bergbos-animal-clinic.myshopify.com\/products\/halocur","provider":"Bergbos Animal Clinic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}