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V-max

This treatment applies to the following species:
Manufacturer: Phibro

(Virginiamycin)

Type A Medicated Article

To be mixed in cattle feed

Active Drug Ingredient

Virginiamycin: 50%

(Contains 227 g virginiamycin activity per lb)

Inert Ingredients:

Calcium carbonate, carboxymethylcellulose, mineral oil

Important: Must Be Diluted In Feed Before Use

Follow Directions For Use

NADA #140-998, Approved by FDA

For use in complete feeds for cattle fed in confinement for slaughter

Directions For Use

Cattle Fed In Confinement For Slaughter

Virginiamycin Required Mg/hd/day

Virginiamycin (g/tons) Of Complete Feed (90% Dry Matter Basis)

Improved feed efficiency

70-240

11.0-16.0

Reduction of incidence of liver abscesses

85-240

13.5-16.0

Increased rate of weight gain

100-340

16.0-22.5

V-Max Caution

Not for use in animals intended for breeding.

Mixing Directions

Type B Medicated Feeds For Cattle Fed In Confinement For Slaughter - Thoroughly Mix The Following Amounts Of V-max Type A Medicated Article To Make 1 Ton Of Type B Medicated Feed To Provide The Concentrations Shown In Table 1. An Intermediate Blending Step, Consistent With The Mixing Equipment Specifications, Should Be Performed To Ensure Adequate Mixing.

table 1. Type B Medicated Feed

lb Of V-max Type A Medicated Article Per Ton Of Supplement

Virginiamycin Concentration In Type B Medicated Feed (g/ton)

1.1

250

2.2

500

4.4

1,000

8.8

2,000

22.0

5,000

44.0

10,000

Type C Medicated Feed

The Type B Medicated Feed must be diluted to a Type C Medicated Feed before being fed. Prepare a Type B Medicated Feed as described above. Thoroughly mix the V-Max Type B Medicated Feed to make 1 ton of Type C Medicated Feed to provide 11.0-22.5 g of virginiamycin per ton of complete feed on a 90% dry matter basis using the examples provided in Table 2.

Table 2. Type C Medicated Feed

lb Of A 500g/ton Lb Type B Medicated Feed Per Ton Of Complete Feed

Of A 1,000 G/ton Type B Medicated Feed Per Ton Of Complete Feed

Lb Of A 5,000 G/ton Type B Medicated Feed Per Ton Of Complete Feed

Lb Of A 10,000 G/ton Type B Medicated Feed Per Ton Of Complete Feed

Virginiamycin Concentration In Complete Feed 90% Dry Matter Basis (g/ton)

44

22

4.4

2.2

11.0

54

27

5.4

2.7

13.5

64

32

6.4

3.2

16.0

90

45

9.0

4.5

22.5

Feed Continuously As Sole Ration

Store In A Dry Place Below 25°c/77f°

Close Container After Use

Not For Human Use

Restricted Drug (california) - Use Only As Directed

U.S. Patent Nos. 3,325,359 and 3,627,885; for use under U.S. Patent No. 3,017,272

Distributed By

PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH, INC., 65 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660, USA

Made In Canada.

™ Trademark of Phibro Animal Health, NJ, USA

NET CONTENTS:

 

100 lb (45.3 kg)

301-8018-03

Nac No.

36930233
PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH
65 CHALLENGER ROAD, THIRD FLOOR, RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ, 07660
Telephone:   201-329-7300
Customer Service:   888-403-0074
Fax:   201-329-7070
Website:   www.phibroah.com
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the V-Max information published above. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the US product label or package insert.



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