Boostin® Plus

For increased milk production in healthy, well-nourished adult cows.

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

BOOSTIN® PLUS

Reg. No. G2320 (Act 36/1947)

Only for use by or under the supervision of persons registered in terms of or authorised in terms of section 23 (1) (c) of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act 19 of 1982).

INDICATIONS

Boostin® Plus is an injectable long-acting bovine somatotropin used to increase milk production in well-nourished and properly managed dairy cows from the time of peak lactation to drying off.

Boostin® Plus increases the efficiency of milk production in lactating dairy cows by increasing the quantity of milk produced without altering the normal composition of milk. The increase in milk production efficiency is accompanied by an improvement in feed efficiency. Bovine somatotropin is a natural protein produced by the pituitary gland and promotes the use of nutrient energy for milk production.

COMPOSITION

Each 2 g cartridge contains 500 mg recombinant bovine somatotropin. 

STORAGE

  • Store between 2 °C and 8 °C.
  • Do not freeze.

WARNINGS

  • Withdrawal period: Do not administer to dairy cows earlier than 60 days after calving. Do not administer to cows during the first lactation.
  • Ensure that the injection site is clean and dry.
  • Administer only by subcutaneous injection.
  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN, UNINFORMED PERSONS AND ANIMALS.
  • Although this remedy has been extensively tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons. If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and inform the registration holder.

PRECAUTIONS

  • The syringe will be required to be warmed up to room temperature (15 °C to 30 °C) just before injection. This can be done by warming the syringes by hand.
  • Keep away from high temperatures and direct sunlight.
  • Use only for lactating cattle.
  • Massage the site after injection.
  • The product may cause a transient skin irritation in humans. Wash hands thoroughly with soap, if any accidental skin exposure occurs.
  • Dispose of empty containers/cartridges and all unused contents according to local waste disposal regulations.

SIDE-EFFECTS

  • A transient swelling, with local inflammation, may appear at the site of injection. This will disappear over time.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

  • Boostin® Plus can be administered from 60 days after calving when the milk production decreases by 5 to 10 % from the lactational peak. Treatment must be stopped
    30 days/1 month before intended dry-off.
  • Administer the contents of 1 full cartridge (500 mg bovine somatotropin) subcutaneously every 14 days.
  • Refer to the diagram below for instructions on loading the cartridge into the injector.

Diagram: Assembly of the cartridge and injector

PRESENTATION

Faint yellow viscous liquid packed in 25 x 2g cartridges.

REGISTRATION HOLDER                                   

Intervet South Africa (Pty) Ltd.                              

20 Spartan Road, Spartan                                     

1619, RSA                                                              

Tel: +27 (0) 11 923 9300                                       

E-mail: msdahza@msd.com                                  

www.msd-animal-health.co.za

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT

10 November 2022