This Product Information Sheet is not intended to replace the Product Label. Always read the Product Label for the most current nutrient
content and feeding directions.
For increased rate of weight gain: For prevention and control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuerii in growing cattle on pasture or dry lot (stocker and feeder cattle and dairy and beef replacement heifers).
Rumensin® is a registered trademark of Elanco Animal Health, Indianapolis, IN
CAUTION: During the first 5 days of feeding, cattle should receive no more than 100 mg/head/day. Do not feed additional salt or minerals. Do not mix with grain or other feeds. Stressed and/or water deprived cattle should be adapted to the pasture and to unmedicated mineral supplement before using SWEETLIX Free Choice Rumensin 1620 Mineral. Do not allow horses or other equines access to feeds containing monensin. Ingestion of monensin by horses has been fatal. Monensin medicated cattle feeds are safe for use in cattle only. Consumption by unapproved species may result in toxic reactions. Do not exceed the levels of monensin recommended in the feeding directions as reduced average daily gains may result. Do not feed to lactating goats. Consumption of selenium should not exceed 3 mg per head daily.
WARNING: A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
WARNING: This product, which contains added copper, should not be fed to sheep or any species that have a low tolerance to supplemental copper.
Feeding Recommendations:
For free choice feeding to growing cattle on pasture or in dry lot (stocker and feeder cattle and dairy and beef replacement heifers). Feed continuously on a free choice basis at the rate of 50 to 200 mg per head per day. Place in covered mineral feeders located near the animals water supply and/or loafing areas. Provide one feeder for each 20 head. Fill feeders with a quantity of SWEETLIX Free Choice Rumensin 1620 Mineral that will be consumed in seven days. It is essential to offer enough feeding stations to insure that all animals have free access at all times to SWEETLIX Free Choice Rumensin 1620 Mineral. Cattle should consume 1 to 4 oz. per head daily which will provide the approved effective intake of 50 to 200 mg monensin. NOTE: Adequate consumption for cattle is dependent on good pasture conditions.
Provide clean, fresh water to all animals at all times.
| Calcium, Min | 9.00% |
| Calcium, Max | 10.50% |
| Phosphorus, Min | 6.00% |
| Salt, Min | 22.00% |
| Salt, Max | 26.00% |
| Copper, Min | 500 ppm |
| Iodine, Min | 20 ppm |
| Manganese, Min | 2,100 ppm |
| Selenium, Min | 26 ppm |
| Zinc, Min | 1,530 ppm |
| Vitamin A, Min | 100,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D-3, Min | 10,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E, Min | 10 IU/lb |
Active Drug Ingredient:
Monensin...............1,620 g/ton
Monocalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Roughage Products, Molasses Products, Calcium Carbonate, Processed Grain By-Products, Vegetable Oil, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Mineral Oil, Red Iron Oxide and Artificial Flavoring.