Ausmectin Sheep Drench Oral

Broad spectrum oral antiparasitic solution for the treatment and control of ivermectin sensitive strains of internal roundworms (including benzimidazole, levamisole and morantel-resistant strains), nasal bot and itchmite of sheep.

• Broad-spectrum efficacy against a wide range of ivermectin sensitive parasites
• Roundworms including Barbers pole worm (Haemonchus contortus), Large stomach worm (Haemonchus placei), Small brown stomach worm (Ostertagia circumcincta), Stomach hair worm (Trichostrongylus axei), Black scour worm (Trichostrongylus colubriformis) etc.
• Lungworm (Dictyocaulus filaria), Itchmite (Psorergates ovis) and All parasitic larval stages of nasal bot (Oestrus ovis)Broad spectrum oral antiparasitic solution for the treatment and control of IVERMECTIN sensitive strains of internal roundworms (including benzimidazoloe, levamisole and mortanel-resistant strains), nasal not and itchmite of sheep.

Presentation – A clear and slightly opaque liquid.

Active constituents: ivermectin 0.8 g/L

Properties

AUSMECTIN® SHEEP DRENCH contains ivermectin, a member of the macrocyclic lactone class of chemicals, which has a unique mode of action. It acts selectively in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells resulting in paralysis and death of the parasite.

Therefore, AUSMECTIN® SHEEP DRENCH has been used for the control and treatment of ivermectin-sensitive gastrointestinal roundworms in sheep, including benzimidazole, levamisole and morantel resistant strains of Haemonchus contortus, Ostertagia circumcincta and Trichostrongylus colubriformis.

It is also effective against lungworm (Dictyocaulus filaria), itchmite (Psorergates ovis) and all parasitic larval stages of nasal bot (Oestrus ovis) in sheep. Ivermectin has a long intrinsic half-life, which provides excellent residual protection against parasitic reinfestation for a varying period depending on the target parasite.

When used as directed AUSMECTIN® SHEEP DRENCH may be used in sheep of all ages. Ewes may be treated at any stage of pregnancy. Some sheep may cough slightly after treatment. This passing response is of no consequence.

Dosage and administration

Administer orally using any standard drenching equipment or any equipment that provides a consistent dose volume. Dose and equipment should be checked before drenching commences. The dose rate is 1 mL per each 4 kg bodyweight.

A representative sample of animals should be weighed before treatment.

Dose the mob to the heaviest animal by live weight in each group (ewes, wethers, rams, lambs).

Do not under dose. Where there is a large variation in size within the group, dose rate should be based on the label directions for each weight range. Drafting into two or more lines may be appropriate to avoid excessive overdosing. Consult your veterinarian or State Department of Agriculture for assistance in the complete parasite control program.

Withholding periods (milk & meat) and trading advice see LABEL.

Please note drench gun is not included with the drenches and can be purchased separately.