Alpharma Launches New Bovatec® Delivery System for Pasture Cattle
Ionophore block unveiled at NCBA annual trade show.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (Feb. 2, 2011) — At this week’s annual NCBA Trade Show, Alpharma Animal Health introduced a convenient way to provide ionophore supplementation to pasture cattle. Called Bovatec® 2.2, the new 44-pound (lb.) block contains 2.2 grams (g) per lb. of Bovatec (lasalocid).
“Bovatec is an ionophore feed additive that has demonstrated efficacy as a performance enhancer, improving the rate of gain in cattle,” says Mark LaVorgna, Global Director Technical Services, Alpharma. “In pasture-grass diets, Bovatec enhances growth rates in most any type of pasture forage. Now, by offering it in a block, we are making it easier for producers to deliver Bovatec to their pasture cattle.”
Bovatec can increase daily gains of pasture-fed cattle by as much as 0.12 to 0.18 lb. per head per day, allowing stockers to reach their full growth potential and replacement heifers to cycle, calve and reach full reproductive potential earlier.
“The block form of Bovatec 2.2 is compact and easy to handle, and allows managers to monitor consumption patterns in the field,” notes Dale Blasi, extension specialist, beef cattle nutrition and management, Kansas State University. “Delivering supplements to pasture cattle can be logistically challenging, particularly in extensive settings. The salt content in Bovatec 2.2 encourages intake, and the convenience of the block saves time and labor.”
For assistance locating a local Bovatec 2.2 supplier, contact Alpharma at 1-800-834-6470 or uscattlemarketing@alpharma.com.
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About Alpharma Animal Health: Alpharma, LLC is a global animal health company with a leadership position in the registration, manufacture, and marketing of a broad range of pharmaceutical and nutritional products for food-producing animals. Alpharma is presently active in more than 80 countries. Alpharma is a wholly owned subsidiary of King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. For more information please visit www.alpharma.com.
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Editor’s Note: The above article is adapted from a news release provided by Alpharma Animal Health. For more information please visit www.alpharma.com.
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