Zilmax®

FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY

ZILMAX^®

Reg. No. G2180 (Act 36/1947)

INDICATIONS

Non-steroidal growth stimulant for improved body mass gain and feed conversion in feedlot cattle and sheep. It improves the muscle-to-fat ratio in the carcass by reducing fat deposition.

COMPOSITION

Contains: Zilpaterol Hydrochloride 48 g/kg

CAUTION

STORAGE

• Store at or below 30 ºC in a tightly closed container away from direct sunlight.

WARNINGS

• Withdrawal period: Do not slaughter cattle or sheep for human consumption within 3 days of cessation of treatment.
• HANDLE WITH CARE. POISONOUS WHEN SWALLOWED.
• If accidental eye contact occurs rinse thoroughly with water.
• Zilmax^® should not be used together with any products known to affect blood pressure or heartbeat.
• Store away from food.
• 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 notify the registration holder.

PRECAUTIONS

• Protect from direct sunlight.
• Operators handling Zilmax^® should wear protective clothing, gloves and a dust mask when preparing medicated feed. Wash hands thoroughly after handling the product.
• Do not use in bulls or rams intended for breeding.
• Do not exceed the recommended levels of Zilmax^® premix.

DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE – USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

CATTLE

Use only in feedlot cattle up to 20 to 40 days in the final finishing stage prior to slaughter.

Zilmax^® is not to be used in the feeding of weaners or stores in the growing phase prior to introduction into a feedlot.

Zilmax^® (4,8 %) should be mixed into feed at a level of 125 g per metric ton, to provide 6 g of zilpaterol hydrochloride per metric ton of total ration, so each animal consumes a dosage of approximately 0,15 mg zilpaterol hydrochloride/kg LW/day.

SHEEP

Use only in feedlot sheep up to 18 days in the final finishing stage prior to slaughter.

Zilmax^® is not to be used in the feeding of lambs in the growing phase prior to introduction into a feedlot.

Zilmax^® (4,8 %) should be mixed into feed at a level of 80 g per metric ton to provide 3,84 g of zilpaterol hydrochloride per metric ton of total ration, so each animal consumes a recommended dosage of approximately 0,15 mg zilpaterol hydrochloride/kg LW/day.

CATTLE & SHEEP

Rations containing silage or other wet feeds should be corrected to a 90 % dry matter basis.

It is recommended that Zilmax^® should be thoroughly mixed in a small quantity of feed before it is incorporated into the bulk of the total feed to be prepared.

PRESENTATION

5 kg, 10 kg and 25 kg bags.

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

16 August 2022