Complete Up To Date Information about MGA 500 Liquid Premix.
NADA Number: 039-402 | |
| Proprietary Name |
MGA® 500 Liquid Premix |
|---|---|
| Sponsor |
Pharmacia & Upjohn Co. |
| Sponsor Address |
a Division of Pfizer, Inc. 235 East 42nd St. New York, NY 10017 USA |
| Ingredients |
Melengestrol Acetate |
| Species |
Cattle, beef, heifers |
| Routes of Administration |
Per Os |
| Dose Form |
Medicated feed |
| Drug Form |
Type A Medicated Article |
| Dispensing Status |
OTC |
| Exclusivity |
Granted for the use in heifers intended for breeding for suppression of estrus |
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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. |