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BLOAT GUARD DRENCH AND PREMIX


UNIQUE PRODUCTS FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF FROTHY BLOAT IN CATTLE 

WHAT IS BLOAT ? 

Bloat occurs when ingested food material create a stable, trapped foam in the rumen.  This foam prevents the cardia at the base of the oesophagus from opening and releasing the gas.  Eructation failure results in a build up of pressure on the heart and lungs.  Death can occur within 30 minutes of clinical symptoms. 


COMPOSITION 

Bloat Guard Drench is a liquid composed of 83.3% Poloxalene. Poloxalene is a surfactant which breaks down the foam so that gas is released, thus relieving the condition. 

Bloat Guard Premix is a granular product composed of 53% Poloxalene and 47% exfoliated vermiculite. The vermiculite acts as an inert, absorbent base for the Poloxalene. Feeding a ration with Premix prior to the anticipated onset of frothy bloat will prevent the condition occurring. 

TARGET ANIMALS 

  Cattle turned out onto rapidly growing Spring or Autumn grass - particularly pasture with a high clover content.
  Cattle and calves fed concentrate rations with a high grain content. 
            

BENEFITS

            Effective prevention and treatment of frothy bloat in all cattle. 

            Poloxalene is acceptable for use in organic dairy systems. 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 

Bloat Guard Drench should be mixed with 500ml (one pint) of water at the rate of 30ml (1/2 bottle) for cattle up to 227kg (500lb) and 60ml (whole bottle) for animals over 227kg and given via a drenching bottle. In severe cases give via a stomach tube mixed with 4.5 litres (1 gallon) of water.


Bloat Guard Premix should be given at the rate of 1g of Premix per 24kg liveweight. This rate may be doubled if the risk of bloat is high. Premix can be mixed in with feed at any stage during mixing or can be added as a top dressing.


Premix should be administered 2-3 days before the anticipated period of risk and throughout the period of risk.


There are meat and milk withdrawal periods for Drench and meat withdrawal periods for Premix - be sure to advise your customer about these. 

Bloat Guard Drench and Premix are licensed veterinary products in the UK (PML & MFS classification). 
















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