A moxidectin long acting injectable drench for sheep. Persistent activity that prevents reinfection with T. circumcincta for 112 days, Haemonchus contortus for 91 days and Trichostrongylus colubriformis for 42 days.
Trial work has demonstrated equivalent body condition score gain, ewe weight gain and weight gain in lambs from treated ewes, as that from ewes treated with capsules1.
Active Ingredient
Moxidectin
Efficacy against susceptible strains of:
- Gastrointestinal roundworms
- Nasal bot
- Itch mites
Positioning
- Targeted treatment of ewes pre-lamb.
- Targeted treatment of hoggets in summer/autumn for extended roundworm and/or barber’s pole control and to help reduce incidence of hogget pneumonia (through less frequent yarding and drenching).
Withholding Periods:
- Meat 91 days
- Milk 180 days
Dose
1mL per 20kg bodyweight
Pack Sizes:
500ml
References
1Bingham, C., Hodge, A., & Mariadass, B. (2017). Comparison of two long acting pre-lambing anthelmintic treatments on the productivity of ewes in low body condition. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 65(3), 152–155.