#5 Fly Control Altosid® IGR

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This supplement prevents adult horn fly emergence from the manure of treated cattle.

When use as directed, Vitalix #5 IGR Fly Tub will provide sufficient (S)-methoprene insect growth regulator to prevent the emergence of adult horn flies from manure of treated cattle. Existing adult horn flies will not be affected. Start feeding before horn flies appear and continue use until cold weather marks the end of the horn fly season. Allow free choice to cattle.

Cattle should consume an average of 0.8 ounces of Vitalix #5 IGR Fly Tub per 100 lbs. of cattle body weight per day, which is equivalent to 8 ounces per day for a 1,000-pound cow.

Available formulas:

Does not contain any restricted animal protein.
Warning: Contains copper. Do not feed to sheep due to possible copper toxicity.

Tub Size 250 lb., 200 lb., 125 lb., 50 lb., 15 lb.
Tub Material Plastic, Biodegradable Fiber
Formulas Available #5 IGR Tub, #5 Clarifly Tub
Crude Protein, minimum 19.00%
Crude Fat, minimum 6.00%
Crude Fiber, maximum 2.00%
Calcium (Ca), minimum 2.00%
Calcium (Ca), maximum 2.25%
Phosphorus (P), minimum 2.00%
Magnesium (Mg), minimum 4.00%
Potassium (K), minimum 3.00%
Cobalt (Co), minimum 25 ppm
Copper (Cu), minimum 300 ppm
Iodine (I), minimum 28 ppm
Manganese, (Mn), minimum 750 ppm
Selenium (Se), minimum 12 ppm
Zinc (Zn), minimum 900 ppm
Vitamin A, minimum 100,000 IU/lb
Vitamin D3, minimum 20,000 IU/lb
Vitamin E, minimum 80 IU/lb
Ingredients Beet Molasses, Vegatble Fat, Plant Protein products, Processed Grain Byproducts, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Monosodium Phosphate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Basic Copper Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement Yeast Culture, Mineral Oil, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Cobalt Glucoheptonate, Cobalt Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Biotin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Monoitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement

When use as directed, Vitalix #5 IGR Fly Tub will provide sufficient (S)-methoprene insect growth regulator to prevent the emergence of adult horn flies from manure of treated cattle. Existing adult horn flies will not be affected. Start feeding before horn flies appear and continue use until cold weather marks the end of the horn fly season. Allow free choice to cattle.

  • Assure cattle are not starved for nutrients prior to feeding Vitalix #5 IGR Fly Tub.
  • This product contains added copper. Do not feed to cattle in close proximity to sheep or other livestock that have a low tolerance to supplemental copper.
  • Offer cattle one Vitalix #5 IGR Fly Tub for every 15 to 25 head of cattle.
  • Remove any other self-limiting nutritional supplements while the cattle are consuming this product.
  • Place Vitalix #5 IGR Fly Tubs where cattle congregate (watering, loafing, shade areas, etc.)
  • Replenish Vitalix #5 IGR Fly Tub on a regular basis as needed.
  • If the intake of Vitalix #5 IGR Fly Tub is below .8 ounces per 100 pound of cattle body weight per day, increase the number of feeding locations and/or change location(s) to areas more frequented by cattle.
  • If intake of Vitalix #5 IGR Fly Tub is above .8 ounces per 100 pounds cattle body weight per day, reduce the number of feeding locations and/or change location(s) to areas less frequented by cattle.
  • Introduction of this product after adult horn fly infestation is established will require treatment of cattle with adulticides if elimination of the adult fly population is desired.

Does not contain any restricted animal protein.
Warning: Contains copper. Do not feed to sheep due to possible copper toxicity.

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