Rumensin Premix (Canada)

Company: Elanco

AF 1406

Monensin with Microtracer^®

DIN 02231173

ACTIVE DRUG INGREDIENT:

PREMIX FOR USE IN CATTLE

Rumensin Premix Indications

1. For improved feed efficiency in beef cattle (steers and heifers) fed in confinement for slaughter.

2. As an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii in cattle. Note to user: Coccidiosis occurs sporadically in first lactation dairy heifers, but is not considered a significant disease in mature dairy cows.

3. For increased rate of weight gain in growing cattle on pasture (slaughter, stocker and feeder cattle, and beef and dairy replacement heifers) of greater than 180 kg (400 lb) body weight.

4. For reduction of milk fat percentage in dairy cows.

5. For minimizing loss of body condition during lactation in dairy cows.

6. For improving feed efficiency of milk protein production in dairy cows.

IMPORTANT: Must be thoroughly mixed in feeds before use.

MIXING DIRECTIONS: (Complete diet)

For claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6: Rumensin Premix can be mixed in dry supplements prior to final mixing.

For claims 1 and 2: Rumensin Premix can be used in the following thixotrope liquid supplement: Promolas Liquid Supplement Suspension, Westway Feed Products.

Claim 1: Mix not less than 165 g and not more than 240 g Rumensin Premix per tonne (1,000 kg) (to provide not less than 33 g and not more than 48 g monensin activity) to market weight.

Claim 2: Mix 110 g Rumensin Premix per tonne (1,000 kg) (to provide 22 g monensin activity).

Claim 4 and 6: Mix not less than 80 g and not more than 120 g Rumensin Premix per tonne (1,000 kg) (to provide not less than 16 g and not more than 24 g monensin activity).

Claim 5: Mix not less than 40 g and not more than 120 g Rumensin Premix per tonne (1,000 kg) (to provide not less than 8 g and not more than 24 g monensin activity).

Medicated supplement/premix fed as a % of total diet dry matter:

Including the medicated supplement/premix as a % of total dry matter is ideal. If the supplement/premix is to be fed as a % of total diet dry matter, to meet the approved drug level in the complete feed, the amount of monensin required per kg of supplement/premix dry matter is calculated by dividing the approved drug level by the desired % inclusion of supplement/premix into the diet on a 100% dry matter basis:

Medicated supplement/premix fed as a fixed amount per head per day:

If the medicated supplement/premix is to be fed as a fixed amount per head in the total diet, the approved levels of monensin must be converted to mg per head per day to accommodate this type of feeding. To do this, the following calculation is used:

mg monensin/head/day = weight of animal (kg) x dry matter intake as a % of body weight (%) x approved drug level (mg/kg total diet).

NOTE:

1. All rations should be corrected to a 100% DRY MATTER BASIS.

2. All secondary premixes and supplements must be thoroughly mixed in the total daily diet or in complete feed (grain portion of the ration) before use. Do not feed undiluted.

3. Consult your veterinarian and/or nutritionist for additional information regarding the use of monensin in lactating dairy cattle.

MIXING DIRECTIONS: (Medicated Supplement)

Claim 3: The medicated supplement must be prepared so that when it is hand fed as directed, at a minimum of 0.5 kg/head/day, it provides 200 mg of monensin activity per head per day. For example, if the medicated supplement is to be hand fed at 0.5 kg per head per day, it must have 2 kg of Rumensin Premix added to it per 1000 kg of supplement. The medicated supplement must be hand fed from the beginning to the end of the pasture season.

NOTE: Thixotrope liquid medicated supplements should not be used for hand feeding of cattle on pasture.

FEEDING DIRECTIONS: (Complete Diet: which includes complete feed plus roughage)

Claim 1: Feed continuously at a rate of not less than 33 g and not more than 48 g monensin activity per tonne (1,000 kg) until animals reach market weight.

Claim 2: Feed continuously at a rate of 22 g monensin activity per tonne (1,000 kg) during periods of exposure to coccidiosis or when coccidiosis is likely to be a hazard.

Claim 4: Feed continuously at a rate of not less than 16 g and not more than 24 g monensin activity per tonne (1,000 kg).

Claim 5: Feed continuously at a rate of not less than 8 g and not more than 24 g monensin activity per tonne (1,000 kg).

Claim 6: Feed continuously at a rate of not less than 16 g and not more than 24 g monensin activity per tonne (1,000 kg).

FEEDING DIRECTIONS: (Medicated Supplement)

Claim 3: Hand feed at 200 mg of monensin activity per head per day in medicated supplement.

NOTE:

Claim 1: The data used to support a claim for feed efficiency for a dose range of 33 to 48 ppm was derived from a meta-analysis, including 11 studies and more than 11,000 animals. This analysis demonstrated an additional improvement in feed efficiency of 0.05 units on a “deads out” basis in cattle fed 48 ppm when compared with those fed 33 ppm. In some herds, no additional improvement in feed efficiency was shown from feeding Rumensin Premix at levels greater than 33 ppm. Decisions on the appropriate dose of Rumensin Premix should be made in consultation with your veterinarian.

Claim 4: The expected efficacy of this product for reduction of milk fat percentage may be affected by dietary factors. Reduced efficacy may be expected with diets higher in fibre or lower in unsaturated oils.

CAUTIONS:

1. Do not exceed recommended levels as reduced average daily gains may result.

2. Do not allow canines, horses, other equines or guinea fowl access to formulations containing monensin. Ingestion of monensin by these species has been fatal.

3. Do not use Rumensin medicated feed for the treatment of outbreaks of coccidiosis.

4. May be used in feeds containing the pellet-binding agents, Bentonite (2%), Attapulgite (2%), Kaolin (2.5%), Lignin Sulfonate (4%), Carboxymethylcellulose (0.1%) or Agri-Colloid.

5. NOT TO BE USED AFTER EXPIRATION DATE. Do not use thixotropic supplement after eight weeks storage (Westway Feed Products).

6. The 24 g/tonne monensin treatment in primiparous cows may result in increased incidence of udder edema and increased number of inseminations per full term conception.

7. The continuous use of monensin in dairy cows may be associated with increased rates of twinning and stillbirths, and heavier birth weights for heifer calves.

Warnings

1. For claims 1, 2, and 3: Do not supplement monensin from other sources (eg. other feedstuffs containing monensin, the Rumensin™ Controlled Release Capsule or Kexxtone™).

2. For claims 4, 5, and 6: Do not supplement Rumensin Premix above 16 ppm to dairy cows in herds administered the Rumensin Controlled Release Capsule or Kexxtone.

3. No withdrawal period or milk withholding time is required when used according to the label.

4. When mixing and handling Rumensin Premix, avoid inhalation, oral exposure and direct contact with skin or eyes. Use protective clothing, impervious gloves and dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

5. Keep out of reach of children.

PREMIX FOR USE IN BROILER CHICKEN AND GROWING TURKEYS

Rumensin Premix Indications

1. As an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria necatrix, E. tenella, E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. mitis, and E. maxima in broiler chickens.

2. As an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis in growing turkeys caused by E. adenoeides, E. meleagrimitis, and E. gallopavonis.

IMPORTANT: Must be thoroughly mixed in feeds before use.

MIXING DIRECTIONS: (Claims 1 and 2)

Thoroughly mix 500 g (0.5 kg) of Rumensin Premix in 1 tonne (1,000 kg) of feed to provide monensin at 100 g monensin activity per tonne of feed.

To ensure adequate mixing, an intermediate blending step may be performed prior to manufacturing a complete feed.

FEEDING DIRECTIONS:

Feed continuously as the sole ration to broiler chickens.

Feed continuously as the sole ration to growing turkeys.

CAUTIONS:

1. May be used in feeds containing the pellet-binding agents, Bentonite (2%), Attapulgite (2%), Kaolin (2.5%), Lignin Sulfonate (4%), Carboxymethylcellulose (0.1%) or Agri-Colloid.

2. Do not allow canines, horses, other equines, or guinea fowl access to formulations containing monensin. Ingestion of monensin by these species has been fatal.

3. This premix contains monensin: avoid simultaneous administration with tiamulin and monitor for possible adverse reactions when used concurrently with other medicinal substances. Avoid simultaneous administration of monensin and sulphonamides to turkeys as instances of possible intoxication have been reported. Animals including birds should not be treated with products containing tiamulin while receiving, or for at least 7 days before or after receiving, feed containing monensin. Severe growth depression or death may occur.

4. Do not use this mixture for treatment of outbreaks of coccidiosis.

5. Some species of turkey coccidia may be monensin tolerant.

6. NOT TO BE USED AFTER EXPIRATION DATE.

Warnings

1. No withdrawal period is required when treated according to the label.

2. Do not feed to replacement and laying chickens and turkeys.

3. When mixing and handling Rumensin Premix, avoid inhalation, oral exposure and direct contact with skin or eyes. Use protective clothing, impervious gloves and dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

4. Keep out of reach of children.

PREMIX FOR USE IN SHEEP

Rumensin Premix Indications

For the prevention of coccidiosis associated with pathogenic Eimeria spp. in sheep.

IMPORTANT: Must be thoroughly mixed in feeds before use.

MIXING DIRECTIONS:

Thoroughly mix not less than 55 g (0.055 kg) and not more than 110 g (0.11 kg) of Rumensin Premix in 1 tonne (1,000 kg) of feed (to provide not less than 11 g and not more than 22 g monensin activity).

FEEDING DIRECTIONS:

Feed continuously at a rate of not less than 11 g and not more than 22 g monensin activity per tonne (1,000 kg).

CAUTIONS:

1. Do not exceed recommended levels as reduced average daily gains may result.

2. Do not use in lactating ewes.

3. Do not allow dogs, horses or other equines access to feeds containing monensin. Ingestion of monensin by these species has been fatal.

4. Do not use Rumensin medicated feed for the treatment of outbreaks of coccidiosis.

5. May be used in feeds containing the pellet-binding agents, Bentonite (2%), Attapulgite (2%), Kaolin (2.5%), Lignin Sulfonate (4%), Carboxymethylcellulose (0.1%) or Agri-Colloid.

6. Feeding undiluted or mixing errors resulting in high concentrations of monensin could cause reduced feed intake, poor growth, diarrhoea, and death of sheep.

7. Response to monensin sodium is unlikely if medicated feed intake is insufficient.

8. NOT TO BE USED AFTER EXPIRATION DATE.

Warnings

1. No withdrawal period is required when treated according to the label.

2. Do not use in lactating dairy sheep producing milk for food.

3. When mixing and handling Rumensin Premix, avoid inhalation, oral exposure and direct contact with skin or eyes. Use protective clothing, impervious gloves and dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

4. Keep out of reach of children.

PREMIX FOR USE IN GOATS

Rumensin Premix Indications

For the prevention of coccidiosis associated with Eimeria crandallis, E. christenseni, and E. ninakohlyakimovae in goats.

IMPORTANT: Must be thoroughly mixed in feeds before use.

MIXING DIRECTIONS:

Thoroughly mix not less than 55 g (0.055 kg) and not more than 110 g (0.11 kg) of Rumensin Premix in 1 tonne (1,000 kg) of feed (to provide not less than 11 g and not more than 22 g monensin activity).

FEEDING DIRECTIONS:

Feed continuously at a rate of not less than 11 g and not more than 22 g monensin activity per tonne (1,000 kg).

CAUTIONS:

1. Do not exceed recommended levels as reduced average daily gains may result.

2. Do not use in lactating goats.

3. Do not allow dogs, horses or other equines access to feeds containing monensin. Ingestion of monensin by these species has been fatal.

4. Do not use Rumensin medicated feed for the treatment of outbreaks of coccidiosis.

5. May be used in feeds containing the pellet-binding agents, Bentonite (2%), Attapulgite (2%), Kaolin (2.5%), Lignin Sulfonate (4%), Carboxymethylcellulose (0.1%) or Agri-Colloid.

6. Feeding undiluted or mixing errors resulting in high concentrations of monensin could cause reduced feed intake, poor growth, diarrhoea, and death of goats.

7. Response to monensin sodium is unlikely if medicated feed intake is insufficient.

8. NOT TO BE USED AFTER EXPIRATION DATE.

Warnings

1. No withdrawal period is required when treated according to the label.

2. Do not use in lactating dairy goats producing milk for food.

3. When mixing and handling Rumensin Premix, avoid inhalation, oral exposure and direct contact with skin or eyes. Use protective clothing, impervious gloves and dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

4. Keep out of reach of children.

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