1. What is the Fastrack® direct-fed microbial products?

• The products are direct-fed microbials that provide yeast and enzymes lactic acid producing bacteria to encourage maintenance of proper digestion and peak performance at every stage of animal development.

2. What is the make-up of Fastrack?

• The Fastrack® products features two lactic-acid producing bacteria, yeast and enzymes to help ensure healthy digestive systems in your dairy animals. The Fastrack gels and boluses also contain vitamins.

3. What is the recommendation for horses?

• Probiotic Pack: Top Dress,1 oz. head/day
• Equine Gel: 2-4 cc/head/day during irregular nutrient intake.

4. What benefits have horse owners reported after using Fastrack®?

• Better health and thriftiness
• Better hair condition and shine
• Better hoof strength
• Better appetites

5. Does Fastrack® take the place of antibiotics?

• No, Fastrack® is designed and intended to use along with antibiotics. Fastrack® cannot be sold to treat a problem as it is not a drug. Claims can not be made as to the results of using Fastrack®.

6. What is the recommended feeding rate of Fastrack® Probiotic pack to dairy cows?

• 1 oz./head/day or 1 oz./80# milk produced daily

7. When should Fastrack® Ruminant Microbial Gel be used in a dairy operation?

• Use on cows at 15 cc/head/day anytime cows are off feed or during any stress times for 1-3 days.
• Use 5 cc/head/day on day-old calves for the first one to three days. This will get them on feed and off to a quicker start.

8. Is there any research data available on the benefits of using Fastrack on baby calves?

• Recent studies at the University of Illinois and Maine have been released with very positive results. These studies and other research information are is available through Conklin's Marketing Department.

9. What is the shelf life of Fastrack® products?

• Most Fastrack® products carry a 6 month shelf life guarantee. The new gel products have a 12 month shelf life. In hot weather, try to keep storage temps around 75º or less. Always store in a cool, dry location.

10. What results do dairy cows give when fed Fastrack®?

• Customers have reported results in one of the following areas or a combination of results:
• Increased milk production
• Increased butterfat
• Increased protein
• Better herd health
• Lower somatic cell counts

11. How long does it take to see results after I put my cows on Fastrack?

• Usually 60 to 90 days.

12. When should sows be put on Fastrack?

• 30 days prior to farrowing through weaning time.

13. Does Fastrack treat bloody scours in pigs?

• No, Fastrack is not a drug and should not be used as a treatment.

14. What rate should 30 - 40# feeder pigs receive Fastrack?

• Use the Probiotic Pack at a rate of 5# per/ton for 2 weeks, then back off to 5# per/2 ton provided they are off to a good start. Feed at 2-1/2# per/ton until they go to market. Liquid Dispersible can also be used through the watering system at a rate of 1/4 tsp./10 head/day. From 40# to 130#, increase the rate to 1/2 tsp. per 10 head per day. Over 130#, increase the rate to one tsp. per 10 head per day.

15. Can I feed Fastrack with Tylan in a hog rotation?

• Yes, Tylan, like most drugs, and Fastrack are compatible and will work together.

16. Is Fastrack guaranteed?

• Fastrack does have a "trial performance guarantee" limited to:
• Up to one case of Gel: Ruminant or Non-Ruminant
• Up to (1 bale) of Probiotic Pack
• Up to one case (4#) Liquid Dispersible
• Up to one case of Equine or Canine Gel
• Up to one case of Ruminant or calf Bolus

17. Which Fastrack® Gel do you recommend for baby pigs?

• Non-Ruminant Gel at 1 cc head/at birth.

18. What is the formula for Fastrack? My nutritionist wants to know.

• This is proprietary information. However, we do furnish labels to show the ingredients.

19. How long should veal calves be fed Fastrack® Liquid Dispersible?

• It is cost effective to use Fastrack continuously from arrival to 300 Ibs.

20. What is the withdrawal time with Fastrack® products?

• There is no withdrawal time with Fastrack.

21. For poultry, can Fastrack be pelletized?

• No, the Fastrack live bacteria can not withstand the high temperatures of pelletizing. However, Liquid Dispersible can be sprayed on the pellets during the cool-down process of temps less than 100º F.

22. Do sheep respond to Fastrack?

• Yes. Customers tell us that they do get a better rate of gain and they have less health problems when they feed Fastrack.

23. What is the uniqueness of the Equine and Canine Gels?

• They both contain animal specific bacteria's and a bacteria that aids in inhibiting E. coli. They both come in a special 20 cc tube

1. What is the Fastrack Equine Gel?

• The Equine Gel is a direct-fed microbial product containing lactic acid-producing bacteria, active dry yeast and vitamins A and E. The Equine Gel is dispensed between the lower teeth and cheek of the horse.

2. What are the microbial benefits of the Equine Gel over the Nonruminant Gel?

• The Equine Gel contains greater amounts of the lactic acid-producing bacteria and yeast for stabilizing digestive tract microflora. In addition, a selected strain of Lactobacillus lactis replaces the Lactobacillus acidophilus.

3. Why include a Lactobacillus lactis strain in the Equine Gel?

• The Lactobacillus lactis bacteria produce only one version of lactic acid. This particular form of lactic acid inhibits E. coli, a disease-causing bacteria. Previous research with this microbial strain suggested a stabilizing effect on fermentation pH, which is important in controlling hindgut disorders.

4. The label ingredient list contains Enterococcus faecium. What is that?

• The Equine Gel contains the same strain of Streptococcus faecium as the Nonruminant Gel. However microbiologists have changed the name to Enterococcus faecium. The performance and function are the same of the bacteria, and only the name is changed.

5. What is the shelf life of the Equine Gel?

• The patented carrier provides excellent microbial viabifity for 12 months after manufacture.

6. Is the Equine Gel flowable at cold temperatures?

• Yes. The patented carrier provides nearly the same flowability at refrigerator temperature as at room temperature.

7. Will high temperatures effect the Equine Gel?

• The gel will not weep at high temperatures. However, microbial viability of the Equine Gel, and all other Fastrack products, will be reduced by continued exposure to high temperatures.

8. How is the Equine Gel packaged?

• The Equine Gel is sold in 20cc tubes and packaged 6 tubes per case.

9. Should foals receive the Equine Gel?

• Yes. A foal is born with a digestive system completely free of all bacteria. A contest begins between the beneficial and disease-causing bacteria for dominance of the digestive tract and health of the foal. Supplemental lactic acid-producing bacteria and yeast will stimulate the health promoting microflora and stabilize the microbial population of the digestive tract. In addition, the Equine Gel contains vitamins A and E to enhance the foal's health.

10. What is the dosage rate for foals?

• A newborn foal should receive 2cc at birth and whenever its feed intake is irregular. The Equine Gel can be given after antibiotic therapy, transporting or weaning.

11. Should mature horses receive the Equine Gel?

• Yes. The digestive tract is the site of a constant struggle between the health-promoting and disease-causing bacteria. Variations from a horse's routine activities may alter the feed intake amount or pattern, as well as diminish the immune system. The lactic acid-producing bacteria and yeast in the Equine Gel will supplement the beneficial bacteria. Excellent results have been reported by horse owners giving the Equine Gel to both healthy and stressed horses.

12. What is the dosage rate for mature horses?

• A mature horse should be given 4cc twice a week as a maintenance program. The Equine Gel should be given whenever feed intake is irregular due to foaling, breeding, transporting, post- antibiotic therapy, strenuous exercise or working.

13. How does the Equine Gel deliver an accurate consistent dosage amount?

• The Equine Gel tube features a plunger lined with plastic tabs. Pressing the plunger into the barrel bends back the plastic tabs. Pressing the plunger through one tab delivers 2cc of the gel. For example, a person wanting to give a mare 4cc of the gel would press the plunger through two tabs (2 tabs X 2cc = 4cc).

14. Should I give my horse the Equine Gel or Liquid Dispersible products?

• The Liquid Dispersible has an excellent history of performance. The Equine Gel can supplement the Liquid Dispersible during the above mentioned times. Supplementing with the Equine Gel allows you to make sure the microbial dose was received by the horse. Users report great acceptance of the product by horses. The Equine Gel also features vitamins A and E, which the Liquid Dispersible does not contain.

15. Who should buy the Equine Gel?

• Any horse owner desiring a beautiful and healthy horse is a customer. Stables and breeders expecially. The Equine Gel can be incorporated by veterinarians in maintenance and recovery programs. Owners transporting and showing their horses will like the results of providing their animals with the Equine Gel.

1. What is the Fastrack Canine Gel?

• The Canine Gel is a direct-fed microbial product containing lactic acid-producing bacteria, active dry yeast and vitamins A and E. The Canine Gel is dispensed between the lower teeth and cheek of the dog.

2. What are the microbial benefits of the Canine Gel over the Nonruminant Gel?

• The Canine Gel contains greater amounts of the lactic acid-producing bacteria and yeast for stabilizing digestive tract microflora. In addition, a selected strain of Lactobacillus lactis replaces the Lactobacillus acidophilus.

3. Why include a Lactobacillus lactis strain in the Canine Gel?

• The Lactobacillus lactis bacteria produce only one version of lactic acid. This particular form of lactic acid inhibits E. coli, a disease-causing bacteria. Previous research with this microbial strain suggested a stabilizing effect on fermentation pH, which is important in controlling hindgut disorders.

4. The label ingredient list contains Enterococcus faecium. What is that?

• The Canine Gel contains the same strain of Streptococcus faecium as the Nonruminant Gel. However microbiologists have changed the name to Enterococcus faecium. The performance and function are the same of the bacteria, and only the name is changed.

5. What is the shelf life of the Canine Gel?

• The patented carrier provides excellent microbial viability for 12 months after manufacture.

6. Is the Canine Gel flowable at cold temperatures?

• Yes. The patented carrier provides nearly the same flowability at refrigerator temperature as at room temperature.

7. Will high temperatures effect the Canine Gel?

• The gel will not weep at high temperatures. However, microbial viability of the Canine Gel, and all other Fastrack products, will be reduced by continued exposure to high temperatures.

8. How is the Canine Gel packaged?

• The Canine Gel is sold in 20cc tubes and packaged 6 tubes per case.

9. Should puppies receive the Canine Gel?

• Yes. A puppy is born with a digestive system completely free of all bacteria. A contest begins between the beneficial and disease-causing bacteria for dominance of the digestive tract and health of the puppy. Supplemental lactic acid-producing bacteria and yeast will stimulate the health promoting microflora and stabilize the microbial population of the digestive tract. In addition, the Canine Gel contains vitamins A and E to enhance the puppy's health.

10. What is the dosage rate for puppies?

• A newborn puppy should receive 2cc at birth and whenever its feed intake is irregular. The Canine Gel can be given after antibiotic therapy, transporting or weaning.

11. Should mature dogs receive the Canine Gel?

• Yes. The digestive tract is the site of a constant struggle between the health-promoting and disease-causing bacteria. Variations from a dog's routine activities may alter the feed intake amount or pattern, as well as dirninish the immune system. The lactic acid-producing bacteria and yeast in the Canine Gel will supplement the beneficial bacteria. Excellent results have been reported by dog owners giving the Canine Gel to both healthy and stressed dogs.

12. What is the dosage rate for mature dogs?

• A dog weighing less than 50 Ib. should be given 2cc twice a week as a maintenance program. Dogs weighing more than 50 Ib. should get 4cc twice a week. The Canine Gel should be given whenever feed intake is irregular due to foaling, breeding, transporting, post antibiotic therapy, strenuous exercise or working.

13. How does the Canine Gel deliver an accurate consistent dosage amount?

• The Canine Gel tube features a plunger lined with plastic tabs. Pressing the plunger into the barrel bends back the plastic tabs. Pressing the plunger through one tab delivers 2cc of the gel. For example, a person wanting to give a 70 Ib. dog 4cc of the gel would press the plunger through two tabs (2 tabs X 2cc = 4cc).

14. Should I give my dog the Canine Gel or Liquid Dispersible products?

• The Liquid Dispersible has an excellent history of performance. The Canine Gel can supplement the Liquid Dispersible during the above mentioned times. Supplementing with the Canine Gel allows you to make sure the microbial dose was received by the dog. Users report great acceptance of the product by dogs. The Canine Gel also features vitamins A and E, which the Liquid Dispersible does not contain.

15. Who should buy the Canine Gel?

• Any dog owner desiring an energetic and healthy dog, Kennels expecially. The Canine Gel can be incorporated by veterinarians in maintenance and recovery programs. Owners transporting and showing their dogs will like the results of providing their animals with the Canine Gel.

1. What is Inhibodor?

• Inhibodor® animal waste treatment is a product that binds ammonia in animal waste. As a result of the reduced ammonia levels, animal performance and health can improve. Also slurry stored in pits, lagoons and slurry store systems have reduced solids build-up and the slurry retains more fertilizer value.

2. How is Inhibodor available?

• In one pint containers, 4 per case.
• In one gallon containers, 4 per case.
• In 55 gallon drum by special order.

3. How does inhibodor reduce odors?

• By binding ammonia (which is itself odorous) and by providing environmental conditions favoring proper fermentation of animal waste.

4. What is the active ingredient in Inhibodor?

• Inhibodor contains condensed and purified Yucca schidigera plant extract.

5. Is Inhibodor toxic to animals?

• No. Even if consumed by an animal, Inhibodor is not harmful.

6. Is Inhibodor animal waste treatment corrosive?

• No. Inhibodor will not harm any type of building material. In fact, Inhibodor will reduce corrosion by binding ammonia which is corrosive.

7. Can Inhibodor be used with horses, poultry, or other animals on dry litter (bedding)?

• Yes. Inhibodor needs to be applied at the rate of 2 1/2 ounces per 1000 square feet of litter. The Inhibodor must be diluted (dispersed) in enough water to uniformly cover the litter. The amount of water required will depend upon the spray system and method to be used.

8. Can Inhibodor be used in veal operations?

• Yes. Inhibodor can be applied directly to the slurry through the slotted floors, or used in a concrete floor flush system, depending upon the veal barn. See the product label for specific application rates and instructions.

9. Will the effect of Inhibodor be immediate?

• Inhibodor will begin to work upon application. However, do not expect noticeably lower atmospheric ammonia levels for 3-4 days following application, as some time is required to permeate the entire mass of waste.

10. How can I tell if Inhibodor is working?

• The quickest and easiest way to test Inhibodor's effectiveness is to measure atmospheric ammonia using an ammonia measuring device, such as a Drager tube (available through Conklin). Secondly, a more thorough clean out when the pit is emptied is also a positive indication.

11. How does atmospheric ammonia affect animal performance?

• Irritates respiratory tissue. Animal performance is reduced when ammonia levels are 11 ppm (parts per million) and above causing animals to be more susceptible to disease.

12. How do I measure atmospheric ammonia levels?

• By the use of Drager diffusion tubes--available through the Conklin distribution centers.

13. At what height should Drager tubes be placed in a building?

• Just out of the animals' reach.

14. How is atmospheric ammonia concentration calculated from the reading on a Drager tube?

• Divide the reading on the tube by the number of hours the tube has been exposed. For example, a Drager tube shows 100 ppm and was in a housing facility for 4 hours. Divide 100 by 4 which equals 25. The atmospheric ammonia level where this tube was placed is 25 ppm.
•  Atmospheric ammonia levels above 11 ppm reduce animal performance. The higher the ammonia levels the greater the potential problems.

15. Should Inhibodor be applied without diluting?

• No. Inhibodor must be diluted with enough water to provide uniform distribution throughout the volume being treated. For pit application a minimum of 1 gallon of water per 100 cubic feet of waste is recommended.

16. Are the Inhibodor application rates per volume of manure the same regardless of the animal species producing the manure?

• Yes. The rates are based upon average levels of ammonia found in various types of manure. A typical application rate for a pit or lagoon is 2 ounces per 100 cubic feet of slurry.

17. Can lnhibodor be applied on a per animal basis?

• Yes. The Inhibodor label describes the average amount of waste produced by various animals in a 30 day period. 1l2 ounce -1 ounce of Inhibodor is recommended per 100 cubic feet of slurry added to the pit in 30 days.

18. Does the Inhibodor application rate vary as animals increase in size?

• Yes. As animals increase in size they produce more manure.

19. After initially treating a pit, what portion of the waste in the pit must be considered when applying monthly maintenance treatments?

• The slurry treated initially does not need to be retreated. Only the volume added to the pit. Since the initial treatment needs to be treated.

20. How does Inhibodor improve pumpability of animal waste?

• Binding the ammonia in the waste provides for a more suitable environment for the bacteria which causes solids to decompose.

21. What effect will Inhibodor have on the fertilizer value of animal waste?

• Inhibodor, by binding ammonia, will improve the nitrogen content of manure.

22. Does Inhibodor eliminate the dangers associated with working around or in manure pits?

• No. While Inhibodor does bind ammonia, the dangerous situations such as oxygen deprivation and other toxic gases remain and the appropriate precautions and safety equipment is necessary.

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