Complete Up To Date Information about Heifermax™ 500.
ANADA Number: 200-343 | |
| Proprietary Name |
Heifermax™ 500 |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Ivy Laboratories, Division of Ivy Animal Health, Inc. |
| Sponsor Address |
8857 Bond Street Overland Park, KS 66214 USA |
| Ingredients |
Melengestrol Acetate |
| Species |
Cattle, beef, heifers |
| Routes of Administration |
Per Os |
| Dose Form |
Liquid |
| Drug Form |
Liquid |
| Dispensing Status |
OTC |
| Withdrawal Time |
Cattle - not required. |
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Dosage Amount, Indications & Limitations |
558.342 Melengestrol acetate. Specifications: Liquid Type A article containing 500 milligrams per pound Conditions of use: Cattle (heifers) Amount: Melengestrol acetate, 0.25 to 0.50 milligram per head per day. Indications: For increased rate of weight gain, improved feed efficiency, and suppression of estrus (heat). Limitations: Heifers being fed for slaughter; administer 0.5 to 2.0 pounds per head per day of medicated feed containing 0.125 to 1.0 milligram of melengestrol acetate per pound to provide 0.25 to 0.50 milligram of melengestrol acetate per head per day. Amount: 0.5 milligram per head per day. Indications: Suppression of estrus (heat) Limitation: Heifers intended for breeding. Do not exceed 24 days of feeding. Administer 0.5 to 2.0 pounds per head per day of Type C feed containing 0.25 to 1.0 milligram of melengestrol acetate per pound to provide 0.5 milligram per head per day. |
| Tolerances |
A tolerance of 25 parts per billion is established for residues of the parent compound, melengestrol acetate, in fat, of cattle. |