Optigrid (Canada)

Ractopamine Hydrochloride Premix

For feed manufacturing use only

Active Ingredient: Contains 100 g/kg of ractopamine hydrochloride, USP.

PREMIX FOR USE IN CATTLE

FOR USE IN CONFINED CATTLE FEEDS ONLY

DIN: 02535823

Veterinary Use Only

Optigrid Indications

For increased rate of weight gain, improved feed efficiency and increased carcass leanness in confined cattle greater than 400 kg, when fed during the last 28 to 42 days prior to slaughter.

DOSAGE:

Recommended dosage of ractopamine hydrochloride:

● 10-30 ppm in final feed for increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency

● 20-30 ppm in final feed for improved carcass leanness

IMPORTANT:

Must be thoroughly mixed into feeds before use.

Do not feed undiluted.

MIXING DIRECTIONS:

Thoroughly mix 100 to 300 grams of Optigrid in 1000 kg of complete beef feed (100% dry matter basis) to provide from 10 to 30 ppm ractopamine hydrochloride per tonne of feed. To ensure adequate mixing, an intermediate blending step should be performed prior to manufacturing a complete feed.

NOTE:

Optigrid can be used in liquid feed supplements for further blending into complete beef feed. Optigrid medicated liquid feed supplements must be maintained at pH 4.5-7.5 and not used after nine weeks storage.

FEEDING DIRECTIONS:

Feed continuously as the sole ration to finishing cattle greater than 400 kg for 28 to 42 days prior to slaughter.

Warnings

No withdrawal period is required in cattle when treated according to the label.

Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

Do not use in lactating dairy cattle.

When mixing and handling Optigrid, 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 eyes thoroughly with water.

The active ingredient in OPTIGRID is ractopamine hydrochloride. Ractopamine hydrochloride is a beta-adrenergic agonist. Individuals with cardiovascular disease should exercise special caution to avoid exposure.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not for use in humans.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Keep from freezing.

HUVEPHARMA EOOD, 3a, Nikolay Haytov Street, Sofia 1113, Bulgaria

Imported and Distributed by:

Huvepharma Canada Corporation Inc., 275 Slater Street, Suite 1800, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9

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CPN: 1299027.0