This feed is medicated with monensin sodium (Rumensin) at 2300 mg/kg as an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Elmeria bovis and Elmeria zuernil in cattle.
Winter Cattle Premix R2300 is designed to be mixed with grains at a rate of 1% as shown below:
Barley 990 kg
Winter Cattle Premix R2300 10 kg
Total 1000 kg
The resulting feed, Rumensin at 23 mg/kg (88% DM) will be mixed with forages at a rate of 84.2% of the dry matter to provide a total mixed ration containing 22 mg/kg of Rumensin (0.0022% monesin sodium) to cattle that are acclimated to high grain rations. A 308 kg calf should receive 7.7 kg of the total mixed diet containing 22 mg/kg Rumensin (0.0022% monensin sodium). Cattle should always have free choice access to salt and clean drinking water. Thoroughly mix Winter Cattle Premix R2300 in the total daily diet or complete feed (grain portion of the ration) before use. Do not feed undiluted.
Features and Benefits
-Mineral designed for Central Alberta area
-Good mineral with low zinc and high manganese
-Designed to be mixed with grains at a rate of 1%
-Contains Rumensin