References APPROVED FOR USE IN COMBINATION 1. Strategic use of Aureomycin®  in treating bovine respiratory disease. Technical Bulletin No. CD 0325, Alpharma Animal Health Division, pages 1-12. Data in Alpharma research file, Copyright © 2002. 2. Aureomycin®  for anaplasmosis control – the practical, convenient, economical choice. Technical Note No. CD 0336, Alpharma Animal Health Division, pages 1-3. Data in Alpharma research file, Copyright © 2002. 3. Comparative effects of Bovatec®  and Rumensin®  on performance in growing cattle fed high-roughage rations. Technical Bulletin No. CD 0346, Alpharma Animal Health Division, pages 1-3. Data in Alpharma research file, Copyright © 2002. 4. Brazle FK, Kuhl G, Harmon DL. The effect of antibiotics and ionophores on the gain of stocker cattle grazing native grass pasture. Prof Anim Sci.  1990;6:19. AUREOMYCIN/BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE 1. Biotechnology News and Information Portal. 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Comparative effects of Bovatec® and Rumensin® on performance of growing cattle fed high-roughage rations.  Technical Bulletin No. CD 0366, Alpharma Animal Health Division, pages 1-3.  Data in Alpharma research file, Copyright © 2002. 6. Safety and toxicity of polyether ionophores in livestock and poultry. Technical Bulletin No. CD 0331, Alpharma Animal Health Division, pages 1-12.  Data in Alpharma research file, Copyright © 2002. A + B = MORE $ 1. Gill DL, Owens FN. Antibiotics and ionophores for feedlot cattle. 2. Brazle FK, Kuhl G, Harmon DL. The effect of antibiotics and ionophores on the gain of stocker cattle grazing native grass pasture. Prof Anim Sci.  1990;6:19. Aureomycin and Bovatec are registered trademarks of Alpharma Inc. Rumensin® is a trademark for Elanco’s brand of monensin sodium.