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Explode™

Fully fortified medicated feed supplement for show pigs containing ractopamine hydrochloride (HCL) and amino acids for optimal response.

  • Guaranteed Analysis

    Nutrient Level
    Crude Protein (min) 23.0%
    Fat (min) 3.50%
    Fiber (max) 4.0%
    Lysine (min) 1.60%
    Calcium (min) 0.90%
    Calcium (max) 1.40%
    Phosphorus (min) 0.85%
    Salt (min) 0.15%
    Salt (max) 0.35%
    Sodium (min) 0.13%
    Sodium (max) 0.63%
    Selenium (min) 0.3 PPM
    Zinc (min) 110 PPM

    Please refer to the product tag on bag for ingredient list, complete feeding directions, date code, lot number and most up-to-date guaranteed analysis.

  • Feeding Directions

    Mix as shown below to make a finished feed containing at least 16% crude protein and from 4.5 to 9 g per ton of Ractopamine. Feed the resulting mix on a continuous basis to show pigs weighing at least 150 lbs. for the last 45 to 90 lbs. of gain prior to slaughter. This product contains 21 ppm of ethoxyquin. When used as directed, the finished product will contain 0.87 to 1.75 ppm of ethoxyquin. The finished feed shall not exceed 150 ppm.

    *Measuring cup in each bag holds approximately 8 oz of Explode.

    Mixing by ton Mixing by pounds
    Non-Medicated Show Pig Feed (16% Protein or higher) 1833          1917 5.5          5.75
    Explode 167             83 0.5          0.25
    Total, lb 2000          2000 6              6
    Ractopamine, g/ton  9                4.5 9              4.5

    CAUTION: Ractopamine may increase the number of injured and/or fatigued pigs during marketing. Not for use in breeding swine.

    LIMITATIONS FOR USE: Feed continuously as sole ration. Ractopamine hydrochloride should be fed for finishing swine weighing not less than 150 lbs. in a complete ration containing at least 16% crude protein for the last 45 to 90 lbs. of gain prior to slaughter.

  • Benefits

    • Increases carcass leanness and feed efficiency in market hogs.
    • Fully fortified nutritional product focused on building muscle.

Product Features

  • Contains ractopamine HCL for increased rate of weight gain, improved feed efficiency and increased carcass leanness in finishing swine.

  • Designed for use in the finishing stage for pigs weighing 150 lbs. or more in the last 21 days prior to harvest.

  • 23% protein and 1.6% lysine to support muscle development and maximize ractopamine response.

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