Blue Ribbon

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DESIGNED FOR CALVES
BLUE RIBBON Calf Electrolytes are specifically designed for calves as a supplemental source of electrolytes and nutrients.

A WINNING COMBINATION
Both BLUE RIBBON Calf Electrolyte Pack and Electrolyte Gel are formulated to provide a supplemental source of electrolytes,nutrients and direct-fed microbials in one product.

FEATURES

Highly palatable.

Contains supplemental electrolytes/nutrients.

Contains specifically designed direct-fed microbials at a guaranteed analysis.

Contains inulin and glutamine for intestinal health.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

Sodium, minimum	5.5%
Sodium, maximum	6.5%
Potassium, minimum	1.3%
Calcium, minimum	0.1%
Calcium, maximum	0.3%
Total Lactic Acid Bacteria	6,631,390 CFU per g

(from Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus lactis, Lactobacillus casei, Streptococcus diacetylactis, Bifidobacterium bifidum)
* a source of live, viable, naturally occurring microorganisms.

INGREDIENTS
Glucose, maltodextrin, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, glycine, potassium chloride, calcium lactate, ascorbic acid, inulin, monosodium glutamate, sodium aluminosilicate, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus lactis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Streptococcus diacetylactis fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, and artificial coloring (FD & C Red No. 40).

GEL PACK
Glucose, maltodextrin, psyllium seed husks, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, glycine, potassium chloride, calcium lactate, ascorbic acid, inulin, monosodium glutamate, sodium aluminosilicate, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus lactis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Streptococcus diacetylactis fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, (carob bean, carrageenan, xanthan standardized with dextrin), and agar.

PACKAGING
4 oz individual packets for easy single dose mixing are available in 12 pack boxes or in 18 lb pails with 72 packs. Product is also available in 5 lb and 25 lb pails or 100 lb drums for better economics to larger users.

PRODUCT NO. REGULAR PACK	DESCRIPTION
32940000	30 lb Master Pack (10 display boxes/12-4 oz packets each)
32940009	18 lb pail (72-4 oz packets)
32940001	25 lb pail
32940004	100 lb drum
32940005	Case/4-5 lb pails

PRODUCT NO. GEL PACK	DESCRIPTION
32940100	30 lb Master Pack (10 display boxes/12-4 oz packets each)
32940109	18 lb pail (72-4 oz packets)
32940101	25 lb pail
32940104	100 lb drum
32940105	Case/4-5 lb pails

MIX AND FEED INSTRUCTIONS
Mix 4/oz of BLUE RIBBON electrolytes with each 2 qts (2 L) of 90°-100° F water. Feed BLUE RIBBON electrolytes 2-4 hours after milk/milk replacer feeding. BLUE RIBBON electrolytes should not be added to milk/milk replacer. Discard any solution not consumed in 12 hours ^*. Follow veterinary advise for treatment of disease factors. If you have any questions, consult Merrick's Technical Services at 1-800-MER-RICK (637-7425).

	DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3	DAY 4
For calves that have been moved or transported:	2 qts BLUE RIBBON 2X daily + 2 qts MERRICK's milk replacer 2X daily	2 qts BLUE RIBBON 2X daily + 2 qts MERRICK's milk replacer 2X daily	MERRICK'S milk replacer	MERRICK'S milk replacer
For sick/scouring calves:	2 qts BLUE RIBBON 3-4X daily 4th feeding recommended + 2 qts MERRICK's milk replacer 2X daily	2 qts BLUE RIBBON 2-3X daily 3rd feeding recommended + 2 qts MERRICK's milk replacer 2X daily	2 qts BLUE RIBBON 1-2X daily 2nd feeding recommended + 2 qts MERRICK's milk replacer 2X daily	MERRICK'S milk replacer
For weaned calves:	2 qts BLUE RIBBON 3-4X daily	2 qts BLUE RIBBON 2-3X daily	2 qts BLUE RIBBON 1-2X daily	2 qts BLUE RIBBON 1X daily

*For Blue Ribbon Electrolyte Gel: Due to gelling action, feed as soon after mixing as possible.

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MERRICK'S, INC.
A Subsidiary of Merrick Animal Nutrition, Inc.
2415 Parview Road * P.O. Box 620307 * Middleton, WI 53562-0307 USA
1-608-831-3440 * 1-800-MER-RICK (637-7425)
FAX: 1-608-836-8943
Email us at: mersales@merricks.com