List of Veterinary Drugs that are Authorized for Sale by Health Canada for use in Hatchery Eggs (Aquaculture)- Health Canada

Brand Name Active Ingredient(s) DIN Species Indication(s) Withdrawal Period**
Ovadine Povidone-Iodine 02305712 Salmonids For use as a fish-egg disinfectant for salmonids of the genera Salmo and Onchorhynchus. Ovadine is an effective sanitizer for preventing the spread of Aeromonas salmonicida, Chondrococcus columnaris, Cytophaga psychrophila, Renibacterium salmonicida, Vibrio anguillarum, Yersinia ruckeri, Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis Virus, Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus, Infectious Salmon Anemia Virus and Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus associated with fish-egg surfaces. Do not use for disinfection of fish eggs intended for human or animal consumption. Do not contaminate food or food handling equipment.
Parasite-S Formalin (Aqueous solution of formaldehyde) 02118114 Salmonids For control of fungi of the Saprolegniaceae family.  
Perox-Aid Hydrogen Peroxide 02238749 Salmonids For use in fish hatcheries for prevention and treatment of fungal infections on salmonid eggs.  
Pyceze Bronopol 02298880 Salmonids (Atlantic salmon and Rainbow trout) For the prevention of, and for the reduction of severity and spread of fungal infections (Saprolegnia spp.) in Atlantic salmon and Rainbow trout eggs. Do not use in salmonid eggs for human consumption.

  * The list and information is accurate as of June 4, 2010.
** For complete Warnings refer to approved product label.

Note: These lists are intended to provide a synopsis of the approved product label, with respect to the species, indication and withdrawal period only. Users should refer to the product labelling for complete directions for use.

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