SWEETLIX® BLOAT GUARD® BLOCKS

 ABOUT THE PRODUCT

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.

HOW TO FEED

To be fed at the rate of 0.8 ozb of block per 100 lb. of body weight per day.  Example:  1000 lb animal should consume 8 oz (or 1/2 lb) of Sweetlix® Bloat Guard® Block daily.  For adequate protection, it is essential that each animal consume the recommended dosage (each 0.8 oz of block contains 1-2 g of Polaxalene).  Omit all other sources of salt.  Begin feeding blocks continuously and introduce to cattle at least 48 hours prior to legume consumption.  Provide at least 1 block for each 5 head of cattle and add 1 additional block when each block has been half-consumed.  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.  Follow label feeding instructions for further feeding and management tips. 

ACTIVE DRUG INGREDIENT 

Polaxalene*………………………….6.6%(29.94 g/lb)

*With 0.03 Ethoxyquin and 0.095% BHT (both preservatives). 

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

CAUTION

Access to and intake of blocks may be limited during or directly after heavy rain, dew, after frost, or a change of pasture.  Variation in cattle routine may change their feeding and watering habits.  Relocate blocks immediately as necessary. Special caution should be taken. Water high in salt and alkaline soils limit consumption and performance.

Consumption of selenium should not exceed 3 mg per head per day.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

• Crude Protein, min4.0 %
• Crude Fat, min0.05 %
• Crude Fiber, max12.5 %
• Salt, min19.5 %
• Salt, max23.0 %
• Potassium, min1.8 %
• Selenium, min13 ppm
• Iodine, min43 ppm

INGREDIENTS

Cane Molasses, Soybean Hulls, Salt, Animal Fat (preserved with BHA), Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Mineral Oil, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, and Calcium Carbonate.