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RACTOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
MIB #82
| Approved Brands: |
1. PAYLEAN 20 PREMIX contains ractopamine hydrochloride at 20 g/kg (Elanco).
2. PAYLEAN 100 PREMIX contains ractopamine hydrochloride at 100 g/kg (Elanco).
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| Approved for use: |
In meal or pellet feed for finishing barrows and gilts only. |
| Approved claims: |
For finishing barrows and gilts - Claims 1 and 2. |
| Claim 1: |
For increased carcass leanness, increased
dressing percent, improved rate of weight gain and improved feed
efficiency. |
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Level of Drug: |
10 mg/kg (0.001%) of the complete feed. |
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Directions: |
Feed continuously as sole ration to finishing barrows and gilts, that are a
minimum 70 kg starting body weight for no longer than 6 weeks. |
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Note: |
To obtain the performance benefits of ractopamine hydrochloride, diets
should 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 swine nutritionist (Required on
Premix and Supplement labels, only). |
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WARNING: |
1. Ractopamine hydrochloride is beta-adrenergic agonist. Individuals with
cardiovascular disease should exercise special caution to avoid exposure to
this medicated feed (Required on Premix and Supplement labels, only).
2. When mixing and handling this medicated feed, 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. If irritation persists, seek medical attention (Required
on Premix and Supplement labels, only).
3. Keep out of reach of children (Required on Premix and Supplement labels,
only).
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CAUTION: |
1. Do not feed to breeding swine.
2. Do not feed to pigs intended to be retained for breeding.
3. Do not feed medicated feeds containing ractopamine hydrochloride for more
than six (6) weeks.
4. The use of ractopamine hydrochloride in pigs finishing over 132 kg body
weight has not been studied.
5. Pigs fed ractopamine hydrochloride may be at 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 this
medicated feed.
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| Claim 2: |
For improved rate of weight gain and feed
efficiency. |
|
Level of Drug: |
5 mg/kg (0.0005%) of the complete feed. |
|
Directions: |
Feed continuously as sole ration to finishing barrows and gilts, that are a
minimum 70 kg starting body weight, for no longer than 6 weeks. |
|
Note: |
To obtain the performance benefits of ractopamine hydrochloride, 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 swine nutritionist (Required on
Premix and Supplement labels, only). |
|
WARNING: |
1. Ractopamine hydrochloride is beta-adrenergic agonist. Individuals with
cardiovascular disease should exercise special caution to avoid exposure to
this medicated feed (Required on Premix and Supplement labels, only).
2. When mixing and handling this medicated feed, 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. If irritation persists, seek medical attention (Required
on Premix and Supplement labels, only).
3. Keep out of reach of children (Required on Premix and Supplement labels,
only).
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CAUTION: |
1. Do not feed to breeding swine.
2. Do not feed to pigs intended to be retained for breeding.
3. Do not feed medicated feeds containing ractopamine hydrochloride for more
than six (6) weeks.
4. The use of ractopamine hydrochloride in pigs finishing over 132 kg body weight has not been studied.
5. Pigs fed ractopamine hydrochloride may be at 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 this
medicated feed.
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| Accepted Compatibilities: |
Nil |
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