Feed ingredient company says Health Canada has halted sale of Deccox

"Deccox is the trade name of decoquinate, a medication typically added to various feed sources to prevent coccidiosis, a parasitic infection, in various livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, and chickens. It is a coccidiostat, not an antibiotic, as coccidia are not bacteria."

"Very young and young animals are most susceptible to coccidia infection, which causes diarrhea, dehydration, poor nutrient absorption and, if left untreated, death. For this reason, Deccox can be added to creep feed and even milk replacer, and may be used in mineral or other feeds with a veterinary prescription."

"This stop sale refers only to Canadian product, the company notes, adding that Health Canada's stop sale applies to future sales and distribution, not product already in customer possession."

"There are no safety or quality concerns associated with Phibro's manufacturing, distribution, or quality systems. The issues prompting this regulatory action are procedural in nature."

Health Canada issued a temporary stop sale order on Deccox (decoquinate) in early February 2026 due to Good Manufacturing Practice findings identified with the active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer. Deccox is a coccidiostat used to prevent coccidiosis, a parasitic infection in livestock including cattle, sheep, goats, and chickens. The medication is particularly important for very young animals susceptible to coccidia infection, which causes diarrhea, dehydration, poor nutrient absorption, and potentially death if untreated. The stop sale order applies only to future sales and distribution in Canada, not to product already in customer possession. Phibro Animal Health Canada, the distributor, confirmed no safety or quality concerns exist with their manufacturing or distribution systems, and the issues are procedural in nature.

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