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Taurotec® Premix

REG. NO.: G0454 (Act 36/1947)

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  • General Description:

    *Also known as Bovatec®

    TAUROTEC® contains lasalocid, an ionophore feed additive that improves the growth rate of cattle, regardless of season.1  TAUROTEC® enhances rumen bacterial activity so cattle focus their energy on efficiently converting feed to gain.2

  • Indications:
    • Recommended for use in beef cattle and replacement beef and dairy heifers to improve feed efficiency and live mass gain.
    • Recommended for use in dairy cows to improve feed efficiency and milk yield.
    • Recommended for use in cattle, sheep and goats for prevention of coccidiosis.
    • Recommended for use in sheep and goats to improve feed efficiency and live mass gain.
  • Directions For Use:

    Directions For Use:

    • Use only as directed

    Feed continuously at the following recommended levels:

    1. PASTURE CATTLE AND REPLACEMENT BEEF AND DAIRY HEIFERS
    Feed continuously at a rate of 1 mg/kg of live mass/day up to a maximum of 200 mg/head/day.

    2. COMPLETE FEEDS (90 % Dry matter basis)

     

    Milligram active ingredient
    (Lasalocid sodium) required per kg complete feed

    Gram TARUOTEC® premix required per ton of complete feed

    Beef Cattle
    Dairy Cows
    Sheep and Goats

    15 – 50
    4 – 20
    15 – 50

    100 – 333
    26 – 133
    100 – 333


    3. CONCENTRATES AND FINISHER FEEDS

     

    Milligram active ingredient
    (Lasalocid sodium) required per kg final mixture

    Gram TAUROTEC® premix required per ton of final mixture

    Beef Cattle
    Dairy Cows
    Sheep and Goats

    15 – 50
    4 – 20
    15 – 50

    100 – 333
    26 – 133
    100 – 333


    4. PHOSPHATE, MINERAL, PROTEIN AND ENERGY LICKS

     

    Milligram active ingredient
    (Lasalocid sodium) required per animal per day

    Milligram TAUROTEC® premix required per ton of complete feed

    Beef Cattle
    Dairy Cows
    Sheep and Goats

    50 – 300
    100 – 500
    15 – 60

    333 – 2000
    666 – 3333
    100 – 400

  • Warnings:

    Handle with care. Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.

    Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

  • References:
    1. Freedom of Information Summary. NADA 096-298. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/animalveterinary/products/approvedanimaldrugproducts/foiadrugsummaries/ucm064874.pdf. Accessed Oct. 28, 2012.
    2. T. R. Callaway, T. S. Edrington, J. L. Rychlik, K. J. Genovese, T. L. Poole, Y. S. Jung, K. M. Bischoff , R.C. Anderson, and David J. Nisbet. 2003. Ionophores: Their Use as Ruminant Growth Promotants and Impact on Food Safety. Curr. Issues Intest. Microbiol. 4: 43-51.

DISCLAIMER: ALTHOUGH GREAT CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN THE COMPILATION OF THIS DOCUMENT, READERS ARE REQUESTED TO REFER TO THE PACKAGE INSERT FOR COMPLETE DETAILS BEFORE USING THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT.

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6th Floor, North Wing, 90 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2196.
 
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