Purina Wind and Rain Storm All Season 7.5 Complete Altosid Fly Control Beef Cattle Mineral Feed, 50 lb. Bag

A: We don’t recommend off-label use or cross-species use of any of our products, even the all-natural/non-medicated products, because there are different manufacturing measures taken for horse products to further ensure the safety of those products for horses. We also can’t guarantee consistent or safe consumption rates of cattle products by horses as these products aren’t made for horses or tested on horses. While many horse owners choose to use products cross-species or off-label, they are accepting any risk associated with that practice. We suggest the Purina Free Balance 12:12 (loose or block mineral) or Purina Equi-Tub for horses. Let us know if you have any additional questions.

A: There are no issues with Altosid for lactating dairy cattle.

A: Allow free choice to cattle. Cattle should consume an average of 0.286 ounces of this product per 100 lb. of cattle body weight per day, which is equivalent to 4 ounces for a 1,400 lb. cow. Altosid° IGR will only be effective on eggs laid in manure where it interrupts the fly life cycle to prevent development of mature, adult flies. Feeding Rate 3010036-106 50 lb. Bag Granules 4 ounces/head/day

A: Yes, W+R SF AS 7.5 CP ALTOSID | 3010036-106 contains 27.00 ppm Selenium.

A: Thanks for your inquiry and for choosing Purina. We don’t recommend off-label use or cross-species use of any of our products, even the all-natural/non-medicated products, because there are different manufacturing measures taken for horse products to further ensure the safety of those products for horses. We also can’t guarantee consistent or safe consumption rates of cattle products by horses or goats as these products aren’t made for or tested on horses and goats. While many animal owners choose to use products cross-species or off-label, they are accepting any risk associated with that practice.

A: Ideally you will want to feed this prior to the start of fly season and continuously throughout the season on a free choice basis.

A: Hi, None of the information we have states that it can not be given to pregnant or milking cows, see below. + Cattle Purina® Wind and Rain® Fly Control Purina’s Wind and Rain® Storm® Fly Control mineral with Altosid® (Insect Growth Regulator) prevents the breeding of horn flies in the manure of treated cattle. Wind and Rain® Storm® cattle minerals’ large particle size and special formulation keeps the mineral from absorbing water and blowing out of the feeder. Exclusive Storm® technology provides the ultimate in weather resistance to reduce waste and makes Wind and Rain® Storm® Formula more economical to feed than conventional loose minerals. Life Stage - Cow & Calf, Grower & Finisher, Replacement However we always advise checking with your veterinarian or reaching out to Purina Mills directly before stating supplementation. *****PURINA MILL****** Please call 1-800-7PURINA or 1-800-778-7462 for cat and dog food or 800-227-8941 for all other pet foods https://www.purina.com/contact-us

A: Hi SKMCD, This is a reddish brown granular product.

A: Yes

A: Thank you for your question! Yes, this product will work with your calves. Here are the feeding guidelines. Feeding Guide Feed this product to cattle only. When used as directed, PURINA WIND & RAIN STORM ALL SEASON 7.5 CP ALTOSID 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 horn fly season. Allow free choice to cattle. Cattle should consume an average of 0.286 ounces of this product per 100 lb of cattle body weight per day, which is equivalent to 4 ounces per day for a 1,400 lb cow. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 1) Assure cattle are not starved for nutrients in this product by providing them prior to feeding this product. 2) This product contains added copper. Do not feed to cattle in close proximity to sheep or other species that have a low tolerance to supplemental copper. 3) Offer cattle 50 pounds of this product for every 15 head of cattle. 4) Remove all other self-limiting nutritional supplements while the cattle are consuming this product. 5) Locate this product where cattle congregate (watering, loafing, and shade areas). 6) Replenish this product on a regular basis as needed. 7) If intake of this product is below 0.286 ounces per 100 lbs. cattle body weight per day, increase the number of feeding locations and/or change location(s) to areas more frequented by cattle. 8) If intake of this product is above 0.286 ounces per 100lbs. cattle body weight per day, reduce the number of feeding locations and/or change location(s) to areas less frequented by cattle. 9) 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.