Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
Cattle Division
3902 Gene Field Road
St. Joseph, Missouri 64506
- Phone 866-638-2226
- Fax 816-326-9167
Bar-Guard 99TM
BAR-GUARD 99 Quick Reference Guide
Download the quick reference guide to learn more about BAR-GUARD 99.
Product Description
Features & Benefits
- BAR-GUARD 99 utilizes whole cell antibodies to provide rapid passive immunity against E. coli K99.
- It is approved for newborn calves and lambs.
- Its 10 mL oral dosage is compliant with Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) guidelines.
- It is available in ready-to-use syringes for easy administration.
Dosage Information
- Colostrum should be fed to the animal prior to administration of BAR-GUARD 99.
- Calves: using aseptic technique, administer 10mL orally as soon as possible after birth. BAR-GUARD 99 may also be administered within 8 hours of exposure, not to exceed 20 hours of age.
- Lambs: using aseptic technique, administer 2 mL orally as soon as possible after birth. BAR-GUARD 99 should be administered within 12 hours after birth and preferably within 6 hours of birth.
Safety Information
For oral use only. Store out of direct sunlight at a temperature between 35-45° F (2-7° C). Avoid freezing. Shake well and use immediately. Use entire contents when first opened.
Do not administer within 21 days before slaughter.
The efficacy of the product may be reduced if administered to calves showing signs of severe diarrhea, mild dehydration, and depression. The product is not effective against diarrhea caused by infectious agents other than K99 strains of Escherichia coli. As a good management practice, colostrum should be administered to calves and lambs as soon as possible after birth.
BAR-GUARD 99 is easy-to-administer and comes in ready-to-use syringes.
BAR-GUARD 99 provides antibody for protection against E. coli K99.
BAR-GUARD 99 protection occurs quickly.