Paylean 20 (Canada)

(ractopamine hydrochloride)

Premix

DIN: 02268973

Active Drug Ingredient

FOR USE IN SWINE FINISHER FEED FOR BARROWS AND GILTS ONLY.

Paylean 20 Indications

1. For increased carcass leanness, increased dressing percent, improved rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency.

2. For improved rate of weight gain and feed efficiency.

Dosage

Claim 1: Feed at the rate of 10 g/tonne of feed (90% dry matter basis) ractopamine HCl in swine finisher rations.

Claim 2: Feed at the rate of 5 g/tonne of feed (90% dry matter basis) ractopamine HCl in swine finisher rations.

Important

Must be thoroughly mixed in feeds before use. Do not feed undiluted.

Mixing Directions

Claim 1: Thoroughly mix 500 grams of Paylean Premix in 1000 kg of complete swine feed (90 % dry matter basis) to provide 10 g ractopamine HCl per tonne of feed. To insure adequate mixing, an intermediate blending step should be performed prior to manufacturing a complete feed.

Claim 2: Thoroughly mix 250 grams of Paylean Premix in 1000 kg of complete swine feed (90% dry matter basis) to provide 5 g of ractopamine HCl per tonne of feed. To insure adequate mixing, an intermediate blending step should be performed prior to manufacturing a complete feed.

Feeding Directions

Feed continuously as the sole ration to finishing swine intended for slaughter (minimum 70 kg starting weight until slaughter, for no longer than 6 weeks). To obtain the performance benefits of ractopamine HCl, diets must contain a minimum of 16% crude protein, or its equivalent obtained by amino acid (0.85 - 0.95% lysine) fortification. Dietary specifications should be determined in consultation with a recognized nutritional advisor in order to optimize Paylean effects on performance, carcass parameters and pork quality.

Warnings

When mixing and handling Paylean Premix, use protective clothing, impervious gloves, and a dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. If accidental eye contact occurs, immediately rinse thoroughly with water.

The active ingredient in PAYLEAN is ractopamine hydrochloride. Ractopamine hydrochloride is a beta-adrenergic agonist. Individuals with cardiovascular disease should exercise special caution to avoid exposure.

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children.

Paylean 20 Cautions

Do not feed to breeding swine.

Do not feed to pigs intended to be retained for breeding.

The use of this product in pigs finishing over 132 kg body weight has not been studied.

Pigs fed Paylean may be at an increased risk for exhibiting the fatigued/downer pig syndrome particularly when marketed at high body weights. Pig handling methods to reduce the incidence of fatigued/downer pigs should be thoroughly evaluated prior to initiating the use of Paylean.

Storage: Store at or below 30° C.

*Elanco^®, Paylean^® and the diagonal colour bar are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company.

ELANCO^® Division Eli Lilly Canada Inc., 150 Research Lane, Suite 120, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 4T2

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