Bovatec® 20CC

What does it do?

Bovatec® is an ACVM registered* ionophore which aids in the:

• Control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria species in goats and cattle. 
• Reduction in bloat score in cattle on pasture. 
• Prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria species in broiler chickens, turkeys and replacement layer and breeder pullets on deep litter or range. 

What is in it?

Bovatec® 20CC contains 200 g/kg Lasalocid sodium as active ingredient in an inert carrier

<u>For coccidiosis in Goats and cattle (calves):</u>

• Mix 5 mg BOVATEC (1 mg Lasalocid) per kg liveweight per day to a plateau of 225 mg BOVATEC/day (45 mg Lasalocid) for goats and 2,000 mg BOVATEC/day (400 mg Lasalocid) for cattle into crushed grain, milk replacer, liquid supplement or other suitable food vehicle that will ensure adequate intake.
• Do not feed more than 400 mg Lasalocid/head/day to dairy cattle. 
• Reduced daily gain may result at 5 times and mortality from 15 times maximum recommended dose. Ensure young animals are adapted to medicated feed for 2 to 3 weeks prior to weaning, as coccidia challenge is most likely in the 8 weeks after weaning. In any case, initiate treatment at least 2 days prior to expected coccidial challenge.

<u>For bloat in cattle</u>

Mix BOVATEC into the feed in order to deliver 400 mg of Lasalocid sodium (i.e. 2.0 g of BOVATEC) per cow per day. DO NOT RELY ON BOVATEC ALONE FOR COMPLETE BLOAT CONTROL. Close observation and regular monitoring of cattle must be maintained and other bloat treatments used when necessary. During high risk periods divide the dose into half and treat twice daily.

Aid in Coccidiosis Prevention in Poultry 

• Thoroughly mix into the food at the rate of 375 – 625 grams premix per tonne (equivalent to 75 – 125 mg Lasalocid /kg feed).
•  Broilers and Turkeys: Not to be used as a single dose treatment. Feed continuously as the sole ration throughout life. 
• Replacement layer and broiler breeder pullets: Feed continuously as the sole ration until 1-2 weeks after placement in rearing cages or layer cages. Discontinue use 14 DAYS before egg lay commences. 

It is an offence for users of this product to cause residues exceeding the relevant MRL in the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds. 

Cattle & Goats: 

• Meat: 5 days 

• Milk: Milk intended for sale for human consumption must be discarded during treatment and for not less than 35 days following the last treatment 

• NOT FOR USE IN BOBBY CALVES, MILK LAMBS AND DAIRY KIDS INTENDED FOR SLAUGHTER

Broilers and Replacement Pullets: 

• Meat: 2 days 

• Eggs: Eggs from treated birds must not be sold for human consumption for 14 days following the last treatment. 

Turkeys: 

• Meat: Nil 

• BY LAW, THIS PRODUCT MUST NOT BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING GROWTH OR INCREASED YIELD IN RUMINANTS.
• By law the user must take due care, obtaining expert advice if necessary, to avoid unnecessary pain and distress when using the product other than as directed on the label.
• Do not allow dogs, horses or other equids access to feeds containing BOVATEC, as ingestion by these species may be fatal.

• Care must be exercised when feeding concurrently with other antimicrobials. 

• Do not feed with other ionophores, e.g. monensin capsules, liquid or premix. 

• Do not exceed recommended dose rates. 

• Do not feed more than a total of 400 mg Lasalocid/head/day to cattle. 

• Not to be used for single dose treatment. 

* Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A009679.  See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions. Approved pursuant to the HSNO Act 1996, No. HSR100759. See www.epa.govt.nz for approval conditions