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2012
ench and inject
inject corr
must be given according to manufacturers
instructions. Subcutaneous products should be
given using a 1.6cm needle making sure it is under
the skin of the neck 10-15cm below the ear.
Intramuscular injections go into the mid neck with
a 2.5-4cm needle aiming inwards and upwards
towards the head. Moxidectin 2% LA is given at
injection gently after administration.
Storage W from dir ‘use b time shown on the pac before use, particularly the white (BZ) products.
don’t guess
2. Calibrate and maintain equipment
are no air bubbles. Adjust until correct.
check for kinks and worn seals or springs.
Use clean, sterile needles for injecting and
manufacturers who are
Sustainable Contr
of NOAH, began to add
can also at
From 2011,
symbols to their packaging clearly
denoting which group the product
belongs to. This should help you
choose the most appropriate product
more easliy.
*SCOPS –
Of Parasites in Sheep
www.scops.org.uk
More information
on SCOPS be
getting it right
optimum sheep performance at least cost.
, it is not too late to slo
not only in the fight against anthelmintic resistance but also
velopment of anthelmintic
w and safe-guard the future of
Anthelmintics –
Administer anthelmintics effectively and
orm contr
Choosing the right product and getting the most from it are key
in ensuring
information on the products available in the various
chemical groups and the parasites they control. We
want you to get the most out of an anthelmintic
resistance on most f
Group 1 - 1 -B Z White
Group 3 - 3 -
Multi-actives
Chemical
Parasites Covered
Use Trace
Chemical
Parasites Covered
Chemical name
Parasites Covered
elements Withdrawal
Withdrawal
Withdrawal
Period (days)
Period (days)
Period (days)
Roundworm, Lungworm, Nasal bots Oral drench
Roundworm, Lungworm, Nasal bots Injection
Combinations
Chemical name
Parasites Covered
Withdrawal
Roundworm, Lungworm, Nasal bots Oral drench
Roundworm, Lungworm, Sheep scab Injection
Roundworm, Lungworm, Sheep scab Injection
Roundworm, Lungworm, Nasal bots Oral drench
Roundworm, Lungworm, Sheep scab Injection
Roundworm, Lungworm, Nasal bots Oral drench
Roundworm, Lungworm, Sheep scab Injection
Roundworm, Lungworm, Sheep scab Injection
Roundworm, Lungworm, Nasal bots Oral drench
Roundworm, Lungworm, Sheep scab Injection
Roundworm, Lungworm, Sheep scab Injection
Roundworm, Lungworm, Tapeworm Oral Co; Se
Roundworm, Lungworm, Sheep scab Injection
Narrow Spectrum Products
Tramazole SC 2.5% Tulivin/Denimex Albendazole
Roundworm, Lungworm, Sheep scab Injection
Chemical name
Parasites Covered
Withdrawal
Group 4 - 4 -A D Orange
2 -L V Yel ow
Chemical
Parasites Covered
Use Trace
elements
Withdrawal
Period (days)
Chemical
Parasites Covered
elements Withdrawal
Group 5 - 5 -S I Purple Derquantel (not available as a single active)
* Injections: I/M = intramuscular S/C = subcutaneous
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