Active Drug Ingredient
Virginiamycin : 50%
(Contains 227 g virginiamycin activity per lb)
Important: Must be diluted in feed before use
Follow Directions For Use
Approved by FDA under NADA # 140-998
301-8018-09
V-Max is a registered trademark Phibro Animal Health Corporation
NET CONTENTS: 100 lb (45.3 kg)
Distributed by:
PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORPORATION
Teaneck, NJ 07666, USA
Made in Canada
For use in complete feeds for cattle fed in confinement for slaughter
Directions for Use
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Cattle fed in confinement for slaughter |
Virginiamycin required mg/hd/day |
Virginiamycin (g/tons) of complete feed (90% dry matter basis) |
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Reduction of incidence of liver abscesses |
85–240 |
13.5–16.0 |
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Caution: Not for use in animals intended for breeding. |
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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
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lb of V-Max Type A Medicated Article per ton of supplement |
Virginiamycin concentration in Type B Medicated Feed (g/ton) |
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1.1 2.2 4.4 8.8 22.0 44.0 |
250 500 1,000 2,000 5,000 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 13.5 – 16.0 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
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lb of a 500g/ton Type B Medicated Feed per ton of complete feed |
lb 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) |
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54 |
27 |
5.4 |
2.7 |
13.5 |
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64 |
32 |
6.4 |
3.2 |
16.0 |
