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Elanco Dairy Health Products

By Elanco Animal Health

Last reviewed: February 2026

Broad dairy portfolio including Rumensin feed additive, antibiotics (Baytril), parasiticides (Cydectin), and production management tools.

Comprehensive dairy health portfolio from Elanco including Rumensin feed additive, Posilac rbST, Baytril antibiotics, and parasiticides for production and disease management.

Key Features

  • Rumensin (Monensin): Feed additive improving feed efficiency 2-4% and reducing ketosis/bloat risk
  • Baytril (Enrofloxacin): Fluoroquinolone antibiotic for bovine respiratory disease treatment
  • Cydectin (Moxidectin): Pour-on and injectable parasiticide for internal and external parasite control
  • Standguard (Gamma-cyhalothrin): Premise insecticide for fly control in dairy facilities
  • Celmanax: Yeast culture supplement for rumen health and immune support

Advanced Features

  • Elanco Knowledge Solutions: Consulting team for dairy health management and protocol development
  • Surmax (Avilamycin): Gut health product for young calves

Ideal For

Farm Types: Commercial dairies, All dairy operations using feed additives, Herds with parasite or respiratory challenges

Competitive Advantages

What sets Elanco Dairy Health Products apart from alternatives:

  • Rumensin is the most widely used dairy feed additive in the world
  • Comprehensive portfolio from feed additives to antibiotics to parasiticides
  • Global R&D investment through Elanco and former Bayer assets
  • Elanco Knowledge Solutions provides hands-on consulting support

Pricing Information

Here is the pricing information for Elanco Dairy Health Products:

Rumensin costs approximately $0.02-0.04 per cow per day. Other products priced per dose through distributors. Contact your veterinarian or Elanco representative.

Pricing Model: Per unit/dose through veterinary and feed distributors

Pros & Considerations

Advantages:
  • Rumensin is the industry standard feed additive
  • Comprehensive dairy health portfolio
  • Global R&D backing
  • Knowledge Solutions consulting team
Considerations:
  • Some products require veterinary prescription
  • Posilac (rbST) faces market resistance from consumer preferences
  • Premium pricing on some branded products vs. generics

Implementation & Setup

How to implement Elanco Dairy Health Products on your dairy operation:

Implementation Timeline: Available through veterinary distributors and feed supply

Training & Support

Training and support options available for Elanco Dairy Health Products:

Support Channels:

    Evaluation Questions

    Key questions to consider when evaluating Elanco Dairy Health Products:

    1. Are you currently feeding Rumensin (monensin) in your TMR?
    2. What are your primary disease treatment and prevention challenges?
    3. Does your parasite control program need updating?
    4. Is fly control a significant issue in your facilities?

    About Elanco Animal Health

    Learn more about Elanco Animal Health and their complete product lineup on their company profile page.

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