So far, 2011 has not been a great year for turkey producers. In May, an article in Clinical Infectious Diseases reported that half of U.S. meat from major grocery chains -- turkey, beef, chicken and pork -- harbors antibiotic resistant staph germs commonly called MRSA. Turkey had twice and even three times the MRSA of all other meats, in another study.
In June, Pfizer announced it was ending arsenic-containing chicken feed, which no one realized they were eating anyway, but its arsenic-containing Histostat, fed to turkeys, continues. Poultry growers use inorganic arsenic, a recognized carcinogen, for "growth promotion, feed efficiency and improved pigmentation," says the FDA. Yum.
More: Martha Rosenberg: Arsenic, Antibiotics and Asthma Drugs in Your Turkey?
Still thinking about why it's okay to eat the bird but not the bird feed? Maybe it's because hydrochloride is not something that should be ingested by any living creature.
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Topmax
Generic Name: ractopamine hydrochloride
Dosage Form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
Topmax™ 9ELANCO* AF0621
For Use in the Manufacture of Medicated Turkey Feed.
Topmax™ 9
Ractopamine
HydrochlorideType A Medicated Article
Do Not Feed Undiluted Active Drug Ingredient: ractopamine hydrochloride – 9 g per lb (20 g per kg)
Important: Must be thoroughly mixed into feeds before use. Follow label directions.
Indications: Toms: For increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency in finishing tom turkeys when fed for the last 14 days prior to slaughter.
Hens: For increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency in finishing hen turkeys when fed for the last 7 to 14 days prior to slaughter.
Indications Appropriate Concentration of Ractopamine in Type C Medicated Feed 4.6 to 11.8 g/ton (5 ppm to 13 ppm) Toms: Increased Rate of Weight Gain No increased benefit has been shown when and Improved Feed Efficiency ractopamine concentrations in the diet are greater than 4.6 g/ton (5 ppm). Hens: Increased Rate of Weight Gain and Improved Feed Efficiency 4.6 to 11.8 g/ton (5 ppm to 13 ppm) Inert Ingredients: Ground corn cobs.
Mixing Directions: Thoroughly mix Topmax 9 Type A Medicated Article into one ton of appropriate feed ingredients or diluents according to the table below to obtain the proper concentration in the Type B Medicated Feed (maximum 4,920 g/ton). The following table gives examples of how some Type B Medicated Feed concentrations can be prepared:
Pounds of Topmax 9 To Add Per Ton Resulting Ractopamine Concentration in Type B Medicated Feed To Make a Type B Medicated Feed grams/ton grams/pound 100 900 0.45 200 1,800 0.90 300 2,700 1.35 400 3,600 1.80 Thoroughly mix Topmax 9 Type A Medicated Article into one ton of complete turkey feed according to the table below to obtain the proper concentration in the Type C Medicated Feed. Prepare an intermediate pre-blend of the premix prior to mixing in a complete feed. Thoroughly mix the required amount in a convenient quantity of feed ingredients, then add to the remaining feed ingredients to make a ton of complete feed.
Pounds of Topmax 9 to Add Per Ton
of Type C Medicated FeedResulting Ractopamine Concentration in
Type C Medicated Feed0.5 lb 4.6 g/ton (5 ppm) 0.9 lb 8.2 g/ton (9 ppm) 1.3 lb 11.8 g/ton (13 ppm) Feeding Directions: Feed continuously as the sole ration, 4.6 to 11.8 g/ton to finishing tom turkeys for the last 14 days prior to slaughter. Feed continuously as the sole ration, 4.6 to 11.8 g/ton to finishing hen turkeys for the last 7 to 14 days prior to slaughter.
CAUTION: Feeding ractopamine to tom turkeys during periods of excessive heat can result in increased mortality.
Not for animals intended for breeding.
NOT FOR HUMAN USE.
WARNING: The active ingredient in Topmax, ractopamine hydrochloride, is a beta-adrenergic agonist. Individuals with cardiovascular disease should exercise special caution to avoid exposure. Not for use in humans. Keep out of the reach of children. The Topmax 9 formulation (Type A Medicated Article) poses a low dust potential under usual conditions of handling and mixing. When mixing and handling Topmax, use protective clothing, impervious gloves, protective eye wear, and a NIOSH-approved dust mask. Operators should wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. If accidental eye contact occurs, immediately rinse eyes thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. The material safety data sheet contains more detailed occupational safety information. To report adverse effects, access medical information, or obtain additional product information, call 1-800-428-4441.
Store at room temperature. Avoid moisture.
Expiration Date and Lot Number are printed on the bag. Not to be used after the expiry date.
To report adverse effects, access medical information, or obtain additional product information, call 1-800-428-4441.
Manufactured For: Elanco Animal Health
A Division of Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN 46285, U.S.A.Restricted Drug (California) – Use Only as Directed
NADA 141-290, Approved by FDA
*Elanco®, Topmax™, and the diagonal color bar are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company.
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Topmax™ 9
Net Weight 25 lb
(11.34 kg)
Topmax
ractopamine hydrochloride granule
Product Information Product Type OTC TYPE A MEDICATED ARTICLE ANIMAL DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 0986-0621 Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength RACTOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (RACTOPAMINE) RACTOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 9 g in 0.45 kg
Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength SOYBEAN OIL WATER
Product Characteristics Color Score Shape Size Flavor Imprint Code Contains
Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 0986-0621-25 11.34 kg In 1 BAG None
Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date NADA NADA141290 04/01/2009
Labeler - Elanco Animal Health Co (807447169) Revised: 11/2008Elanco Animal Health Co
Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Operations Eli Lilly and Company Limited (Speke Operations) 230761368 MANUFACTURE, ANALYSIS
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