Composition 60 x 106 CFU/g as Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, L. plantarum, L. rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Enterococcus faecium, Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus. Actions Live microbial feed supplement (probiotic). Improves intestinal microbial balance by maintaining the digestive system, optimising digestion of feed and naturally enhancing health. Nontoxic and residue free. Indications An aid during intestinal dysfunction; treatment and control of scouring and diarrhoea; exclusion and suppression of pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella and Aeromonas sp; following antibiotic therapy in all animals to re-establish gut microflora; improvement in weight gains and feed conversion in growing pigs and cattle; productivity improvements and reduced mortality in poultry; an aid in the establishment of gastrointestinal microflora in physiologically immature animals; periods of stress. Precautions Safety directions. Avoid contact with eyes. Withholding Periods Nil. Interactions Protexin should not be used in conjunction with penicillin, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, avoparcin, gentamycin, lincomycin, streptomycin, tiamulin or tylosin, but may be used immediately following these antibiotics. Dosage and Administration Dose individually at stress levels for the first five days, then dose at maintenance levels. Stress levels may be continued as long as required. May be mixed in bulk feeds. Stress levels (dose/day). Horses. 20 g. Foals. 10 g. Cattle, pigs, sheep, goats. 4 g. Calves, piglets, lambs, kids. 2 g. Dogs. 2 to 6 g. Pups, kittens, cats. 2 g. Maintenance levels. Half the stress level dose. Bulk feed (dose/tonne). Horses. 1 kg. Foals. 2 kg. Cattle. 0.5 to 1 kg. Calves. 0.4 kg. Sheep, goats. 1.2 kg. Lambs, kids. 1.4 kg. Pigs. Creep, weaner: 1.4 kg; grower, finisher: 0.6 kg; dry sow, lactating sow: 0.5 kg. Dogs, cats. 1.5 kg. Pups, kittens. 1 to 3 kg. Poultry. Layers, broilers: 0.5 to 1.5 kg. Other species. Contact manufacturer. In stressful conditions, rates in bulk feed may be doubled for as long as necessary. Presentation Powder: 125 g, 250 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg. Storage Store below 25 deg. C (air conditioning). Refrigeration will prolong shelf life.
