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Sweetlix Bloat Guard Block - 33 lb

SKU
313001
$39.99
  • This bloat guard is a necessity in any corral or pasture where clovery alfalfa is present
  • This poloxalene product is approved for the safe prevention of frothy bloat
  • This block is also an adequate source of salt; no need for an additional salt block
PRODUCT DETAILS

When you're feeding your cows some clovery alfalfa or rich grains, protect your herd from the dreaded bloat. Death loss caused by acute bloat can be significant, even sub-acute cases of frothy bloat are costly to cattle producers. Frothy bloat (also known as pasture or legume bloat) is most often associated with ruminants grazing lush, immature, legume pastures (alfalfa or clover) or cereal grain pastures (wheat, oats or rye). Additionally, ruminants inconsistently consuming dry alfalfa hay and/or aggressive consumption of small particle sized grains may also be susceptible. Gas in frothy bloat becomes trapped in foam, preventing the animal from eructating (belching) excess gas. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce an antifoaming agent into the rumen. Poloxalene (Bloat Guard) is the only FDA-approved medicant approved for prevention of frothy bloat in cattle. Bloat Guard reduces the surface tension in the walls of the bubbles so that they can combine with other bubbles and burst, thus releasing the gas.

FEEDING AND MANAGEMENT:

1. To be fed at the rate of .8 oz. of block per 1 lb. of body weight per day. Example: 8 oz. (.5 lb.) of block for a 1 lb. animal daily.

2. For adequate protection it is essential that each animal consume the total recommended dosage of SWEETLIXBloat GuardBlock Daily.

3. Omit all salt from feed. Do not feed free choice sources of salt or mineral containing salt in any form. These blocks are an adequate source of salt.

4. Begin feeding blocks continuously. Feed blocks and full feed dry non-legume hay at least 48 hours prior to legume (alfalfa, clover) consumption. Repeat when block consumption is interrupted to maintain control.

5. Provide at least 1 block for each 5 head of cattle; add 1 additional block when each block has been half-consumed.

6. The location of the block is extremely important for adequate consumption. Place blocks where cattle congregate (watering, grazing and loafing areas) in order to limit the distance an animal must travel to have ready access to a block.

7. Controlled grazing practices (Strip Grazing) are recommended in order to limit the distance an animal must travel to have ready access to a block.

8. In some instances, it may be necessary to confine cattle in a dry lot with additional SWEETLIXBloat GuardBlocks for a period each day.

ACTIVE DRUG INGREDIENT

Polaxalene*…………………….6.6%(29.94 g/lb)

*With .3 Ethoxyquin and .95% BHT (both preservatives). 

Prevention of legume (alfalfa, clover) and wheat pasture bloat when fed continuously during exposure to bloat-producing conditions.

SPECS
SKU 313001
Fulfillment Location Free C-A-L Pickup
Brand Sweetlix
Size 33.3 lb
UPC 748936007389
Manufacturer SKU 11453
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