Rumensin® Capsule
Rumensin Capsule is a convenient, cost-effective and proven method of providing long-lasting bloat protection and increasing production at the same time. A single treatment provides an average of 100 days’ protection against bloat – and increases weight gain by an average of 8.5 kg!
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Features and benefits
- Protects against bloat for an average of 100 days
- Prevents four out of five deaths from bloat
- Increases weight gains by an average of 8.5 kg
- Quick and easy to administer
- Ideal for use in all pasture situations
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Registered indications (Beef cattle)
Rumensin Capsule is registered as an aid in reducing bloat in pastured cattle; increased weight gain in beef cattle (depending on the nutritional status of the pastures); and the treatment and prevention of sub-clinical ketosis.
Proven health and performance benefits
Rumensin Capsule significantly reduces the incidence and severity of bloat, typically preventing four out of every five deaths from bloat. Australian trials, which involved almost 1,500 British breed and Bos indicus cattle, have demonstrated that cattle treated with Rumensin Capsule gained an average of 8.5 kg more weight than untreated cattle over 94 days.(1)
How Rumensin Capsule works
Rumensin is a naturally-derived product which alters the composition of the microbial population in the rumen. In effect, it increases the production of propionic acid, the most efficient of the volatile fatty acids needed for milk production and growth. Put simply, this means more energy in the feed is made available to the animal from every mouthful consumed, regardless of feed intake or the level of supplementary feeding. Besides increasing feed efficiency, the active ingredient in Rumensin reduces methane gas production and the build-up of foam in the rumen associated with bloat. Rumensin also exerts powerful anticoccidial activity.
Effect of Rumensin on volatile fatty acid production
(molar percentage)(2)
Besides increasing energy efficiency, the active ingredient in Rumensin acts in several other ways to reduce methane gas production and the build-up of foam in the rumen associated with bloat:
- Reduced production of methane in rumen
- Inhibition of encapsulated bacteria and protozoa that contribute to foam formation
- Increased rumen pH, preventing foam formation
- Decreased rumen fluid viscosity
Administration guidelines
Rumensin Capsule is administered orally using a special applicator to cattle weighing a minimum of 200 kg. The capsule should be administered at least one week before cattle are introduced to bloat-provocative pastures. Cattle should not be retreated for at least 100 days. Contact your local reseller or Elanco representative. Always read the label directions before use.
Label information
To ensure you have the latest registered label, contact Elanco on 1800 226 324.
Material safety data sheet
To ensure you have the latest MSDS, contact Elanco on 1800 226 324.
References
1. BF1966
2. BF2703
*Elanco®, Rumensin® and the diagonal colour bar are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company. Rumensin® is a trademark for Elanco’s brand of monensin sodium.
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