Kyrogest Antacid

For ruminants for the treatment of Rumen Overload (rumen acidosis). KYROGEST ANTACID is an efficient antacid which is combined with ginger (for its stimulant action on the rumen) and trace minerals to provide nutrients for rumen microflora.

Composition

A 320 g bag contains Calcium carbonate 222 g, Magnesium carbonate 14 g, Sodium phosphate dibasic 8 g,
Sodium propionate 5 0g, Ginger 19.3 g, Cobalt sulphate 72 mg, Copper sulphate 232 mg, Manganese sulphate 220 mg, Zinc sulphate 20 mg.

• Ingestion of excessive quantities of highly fermentable carbohydrate causes a major change in normal fermentation patterns in the rumen. Lactic acid becomes a principal fermentation end-product, rumen pH drops resulting in rumen stasis and a large percentage of the normal rumen microflora is destroyed. Blood pH becomes depressed as the lactic acid converts to sodium lactate and is absorbed into the circulation. Mortality is often high.
• This lactic acidosis should be treated by correcting the ruminal and systemic acidosis and preventing further production of lactic acid. Where possible, the rumen should be emptied by oral lavage and antacid treatment should be instituted. Kyrogest Antacid is ideal for this purpose.
• Calcium and magnesium carbonates are antacids; they react with lactic acid in the rumen and the alkali salts formed raise the pH of the contents. Sodium phosphate acts as a chemical buffer. Sodium propionate is converted in the rumen to the bicarbonate ion, thus raising the pH. Ginger stimulates the rumen and encourages motility, and the minerals in Kyrogest Antacid provide nutrients for the rumen microflora. Treatment should also include the parenteral correction of dehydration and acidosis by IV administration of balanced electrolyte and bicarbonate solutions.

Directions for use

Bovine	Mix the contents of a bag (320 g) with about 10 litres of warm water and give by stomach tube to ensure dispersion throughout the rumen. Repeat at least once over 24 hours. Continue treatment for 2-3 days.
Ovine	Drench 1/4 bag (80g) repeated over 24 hours.

Packaging
Buckets containing 12 x 320g powder sachets.

Storage
Store below 25^o C.

Registration number
G1788 Act 36/1947