Bloat Guard Top Dressing for Feed

Phibro Animal Health

Bloat Guard Top Dressing for Feed (poloxalene)

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active Ingredient
• CAUTION:
• CAUTION:
• STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
• Directions for Use as Top Dress on Feed
• Warning:

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Medicated Top Dressing for Feed

For prevention of legume (alfalfa, clover) and wheat pasture bloat in cattle

Active Ingredient

Poloxalene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53%
(Each 2/3 oz by weight of top dressing contains 10 g of poloxalene)

Verxite® #4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47%

CAUTION:

For use in manufacturing medicated animal feeds only.

CAUTION:

Certain components of animal feeds, including medicated premixes, possess properties that may be a potential health hazard or a source of personal discomfort to certain individuals who are exposed to them. Human exposure should, therefore, be minimized by observing the general industry standards for occupational health and safety.

Precautions such as the following should be considered: dust masks or respirators and protective clothing should be worn; dust arresting equipment and adequate ventilation should be utilized; personal hygiene should be observed; wash before eating or leaving a work site; be alert for signs of allergic reactions—seek prompt medical treatment if such reactions are suspected.

STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

Directions for Use as Top Dress on Feed

Use the enclosed measure which is equal to 1/4 of a standard measuring cup and holds approximately 2/3 oz of Bloat Guard by weight. Each 2/3 oz by weight contains 10 g of poloxalene (the active drug ingredient).

Daily Dosage

Animal Weight (lb) Number of Measures

Less than 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2–1

500–1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

1000–1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1/2–3

Over 1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2–4

Bloat Guard is to be consumed daily. Bloat Guard should be fed as a top dressing on individual rations of ground feed, starting 2 or 3 days before animals are exposed to bloat-producing conditions. The higher dosage levels are recommended when bloat-producing conditions are severe.

Repeat the feeding of Bloat Guard when animals are exposed to bloatproducing conditions more than 12 hours from the last feeding of Bloat Guard, but do not exceed the higher dosage levels in any 24-hour period.

If your animals do not accept Bloat Guard readily, stir the recommended amount into their feed. After animals become accustomed to the change in diet, use Bloat Guard as a top dressing.

Caution: It is essential that each animal consumes the total recommended dosage of Bloat Guard daily for adequate protection.

Warning:

The normal life of this product is at least 24 months. However, when the product is subjected to extreme temperatures (38°C/100°F) for long periods of time (6 months), spontaneous combustion may occur. The product is not combustible unless it develops a strong, irritating odor; if this occurs, flush with water and discard immediately.

NOT FOR HUMAN USE

Follow Directions on Back Panel

Bloat Guard® is a Phibro Animal Health registered trademark for Poloxalene

Phibro Animal Health, Inc., Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660.

Verxite® is a registered trademark of

W.R. Grace & Company.

6080000

101-9030-04