Actogain®

For: Beef Cattle - Available in: United States

Actogain® 45 (ractopamine hydrochloride) is a medicated feed additive delivered through the feed ration to increase rate of weight gain and improve efficiency for confined beef cattle during the finishing stage.

Indications

Feed as a complete feed for increased rate of weight gain, improved feed efficiency and increased carcass leanness in cattle fed in confinement for slaughter during the last 28 to 42 days on feed. As a top-dress feed, the product is indicated for increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency in cattle fed in confinement for slaughter during the last 28 to 42 days on feed.

Pack Sizes

25-pound plastic bag

What is it for?

Actogain® 45 is a beta agonist product that boosts average daily gain (ADG), improves feed efficiency and increases carcass leanness in feedlot cattle.

The active ingredient in Actogain 45 is ractopamine hydrochloride, which has proven performance in feedlots. Actogain 45 can help:

  • Maximize feedlot performance: Increase ADG and improve feed efficiency during the last 28 to 42 days on feed, the time when cattle are their most inefficient.
  • Optimize beef on the rail: Increase carcass leanness when fed in a complete feed.
  • Give feedlot managers the power to choose: The flexibility of the label for Actogain 45 lets feedlot managers choose the dosage, duration and type of feed that works best for their performance, marketing and operational goals.

Feeding Actogain 45 in the last 28 to 42 days allows energy to be redirected to make more lean muscle and less fat while optimizing feed efficiency.

Flexible label means convenient implementation:

  • Approved to be fed for 28 to 42 days to best fit feedlot marketing goals
  • No withdrawal period is required when used according to labeling.
  • Can be fed in combination with Rumensin®, Rumensin and Tylan®, Rumensin and MGA®, or Rumensin and Tylan and MGA. The cross clearance approvals also apply to the generic versions of Rumensin, Tylan and MGA.
  • Easily incorporated into a complete feed or in a top dress
How Effective Is It?

Demonstrated performance:

  • Commercial feedlot study shows Actogain® 45 helped add 23 pounds of live weight gain and 18 pounds of carcass weight gain.1
  • Ractopamine hydrochloride offers positive return on investment (ROI)*,1
Additional Information

Actogain® 45 is backed by the Phibro Animal Health service and support you trust:

  • Technical services team of beef cattle nutritionists and veterinarians answer questions and investigate problems as quickly as possible.
  • Phibro Animal Health will coordinate with nutritionists, feed suppliers and/or micro-ingredient machine partners to help ensure successful implementation.
  • Benefit from feed assays at no cost to ensure Actogain 45 is properly incorporated into the finishing ration.
  • The major U.S. beef packers accept cattle fed Actogain 45.

Important Safety Information

Do not use Actogain in animals intended for breeding. Refer to label for complete directions for use, precautions and warnings.

References

* Based on study of weight gain, assumed market cost and economic analysis.

** Carcass leanness effects are not an approved indication for use when feeding ractopamine hydrochloride by top dress feeding methods.

1 Data on file, Study Report No. A131R-US-13-204.

Rumensin and Tylan are registered trademarks of Elanco US Inc.