Monotec 200 microGranulate

Description

MicroGranulate feed premix containing 200g/kg monensin.

Pack Sizes

Available in 25kg bags

Action

Monensin is a coccidiostat that assists in the prevention and control of coccidiosis in poultry and ruminants.
Monensin is a monovalent ionophore that increases milk protein production in cows by increasing the ratio of propionate to acetate and butyrate produced by the rumen microflora.

Indication

Dairy Cattle:
For increased milk protein production, aids in the control of ketosis, aids in the prevention and control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii, aids in the reduction of bloat.
Beef Cattle:
As an aid in the prevention and control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii, aids in the reduction of bloat.
Replacement Heifers Calves:
As an aid in the prevention and control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii 
Sheep:
As an aid in the control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria ninakohlyakimovae, E.ahsata, E.faurei, E.parva, E.intricata and E. pallida.
Goats:
As an aid in the control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria arloingi.
Broiler Chickens and Layer Replacement Chickens:
As an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria acervulina, E.brunetti, E.maxima, E.mivati, E.necatrix and E.tenella.
Growing Turkeys:
As an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria adenoides, E.gallopavonis and E.meleagrimitis.

Dosage

All rations (including dry feeds, silage, wet feeds) should be converted to a 90% dry matter basis for calculation of the Monotec 200 microGranulate premix addition rate.
Calves:
In Supplements:
Thoroughly mix Monotec 200 microGranulate premix into the supplement to provide the equivalent of 100 ppm (mg/kg) of monensin active ingredient in the supplement. This is equivalent to administering 0.5g of Monotec 200 microGranulate premix per calf / day when supplement is fed at 1kg / calf / day.
Beef cattle, Replacement Heifers:
In Supplements:
Thoroughly mix Monotec 200 microGranulate premix into the supplement to provide 200 mg monensin per animal per day when the supplement is fed at its recommended rate. This is equivalent to feeding 1g of Monotec 200 microGranulate premix per animal per day.

Daily supplement provided (kg/hd/day)	0.5	1.0	2.0
Monotec 200 microGranulate premix addition rate (kg/t)	2.0	1.0	0.5

Dairy Cattle:
In Supplements:
Thoroughly mix Monotec 200 microGranulate premix into the supplement to provide 300 mg monensin per animal per day when the supplement is fed at its recommended rate. This is equivalent to feeding 1.5g of Monotec 200 microGranulate premix per animal per day. Do not use unless providing more than 0.5kg feed.

Daily supplement provided (kg/hd/day)	1.0	2.0	3.0
Monotec 200 microGranulate premix addition rate (kg/t)	1.5	0.75	0.5

Feedlot cattle:
In complete feeds:
Thoroughly mix Monotec 200 microGranulate premix into the ration at a rate of 50 g to 165 g Monotec 200 microGranulate premix per tonne of feed. This is equivalent to 10 to 33 ppm (mg/kg) of monensin active ingredient in the final feed. Ensure that a minimum dose of 100mg monensin per animal per day is administered.
In Supplements:
Thoroughly mix Monotec 200 microGranulate premix into the supplement to provide the equivalent of 100 - 360 mg monensin per animal per day, when the supplement is fed at its recommended rate. This is equivalent to 0.50 - 1.8 g Monotec 200 microGranulate premix per animal per day.
Sheep and Goats:
Complete Feeds: 
Thoroughly mix Monotec 200 microGranulate premix into the ration at a rate of 25 to 100 g per tonne of final feed. This is equivalent to 5 to 20 ppm (mg/kg) of monensin in the final feed.
In Supplements: 
Thoroughly mix Monotec 200 microGranulate premix into the supplement to provide 7.5 mg to 40 mg monensin per animal per day when the supplement is fed at its recommended rate. This is equivalent to feeding 0.0375 - 0.2 g of Monotec 200 microGranulate premix per animal per day. Example: In order to provide 30 mg / hd / day monensin intake:

Daily supplement provided (kg/hd/day)	0.1	0.2	0.3
Monotec 200 microGranulate premix addition rate (kg/t)	1.5	0.75	0.5

Broiler and Layer Replacement Chickens: 
Thoroughly mix 0.5 kg to 0.6 kg of Monotec 200 microGranulate premix in one tonne of feed to provide monensin equivalent to 100g to 120g activity per tonne of complete feed. 
May be fed up to point of laying in layer replacement chickens.
Growing Turkeys: 
Thoroughly mix 0.3 kg to 0.5 kg of Monotec 200 microGranulate premix in one tonne of feed to provide monensin equivalent to 60g to 100g activity per tonne of complete feed. 
Feed continuously as the only ration until 16 weeks of age.
 

Contraindication

Poultry or cattle consuming monensin should not be treated with products containing erythromycin, tiamulin or oleandomycin

Withholding times

Cattle: Meat Nil   Milk Nil
Sheep and Goats: Meat Nil     Milk: Milk intended for human consumption must be discarded during treatment, and for not less than 35 days following the last treatment.
Poultry: Meat Nil.  Eggs from treated birds must not be sold for human consumption for 10 days following the last treatment.

Special Precautions

Care must be exercised when feeding concurrently with antimicrobials.
Do not allow use on horses or dogs as fatal toxicosis may result.

Human First Aid, Symptoms of Poisoning

Monotec 200 SDS

Other

Store below 25°C. Protect from direct sunlight. Store in its original container in a dry, well-ventilated area
ACVM Registration Number A10771

Associated Documents

Monotec 200 Label
Monotec Brochure - Poultry
Monotec Brochure - Cattle
Monotec Tech Bulletin 15 vs narasin
Monotec Tech Bulletin 16 vs narasin and nicarbazin
Monotec Tech Bulletin 22 pelleting stability
Monotec Tech Bulletin 23 particle size comparison
Monotec Tech Bulletin 24 monensin recovery comparison
Monotec Tech Bulletin 25 footpad dermatitis
Refer also Monotec100 microGranulate