DESCRIPTION
- Sheepguard Long Acting Injection Drench is for the treatment and control of roundworms, nasal bot and itchmite in sheep.
- For protection against severe challenge by Haemonchus contortus (barber’s pole worm) for up to 4 months.
- Sheepguard Long Acting Injection Drench for Sheep is effective against BZ and LEV resistant roundworms and avermectin resistant roundworms.
- Contains moxidectin (20 g/L), a potent ML (Macrocyclic lactone or ‘mectin’).
KEY BENEFITS
- Broad spectrum worm control.
- Control of many internal and external parasites.
- Highly potent injectable formulation.
- Ideal for highly contaminated pastures.
- Ideal for low immunity animals such as pregnant or lactating ewes and weaners.
- Can be administered along with drench from another chemical group and vaccines.
- Protects against severe challenge by barber’s pole worm for up to 4 months.
- Long acting protection against the three major production-limiting worms up to 91 days.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
- Sheepguard Long Acting Injection for Sheep has been shown to protect sheep against severe challenge by H. contortus for up to 4 months.
- 91 day persistent activity against Barber’s Pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) for moxidectin sensitive strains.
- 91 day persistent activity against Small Brown Stomach worm (Teladorsagia circumcincta) for moxidectin sensitive strains.
- 49 day persistent activity against Small Brown Stomach worm (Trichostrongylus colubriformis) for moxidectin sensitive strains.
- Sheepguard Long Acting Injection for Sheep is effective against benzimidazole and levamisole resistant strains of H. contortus, T. colubriformis and T.(O.) circumcincta.
- Sheepguard has shown efficacy against a number of avermectin resistant strains of H. contortus and Teladorsagia (Ostertagia) spp.However, as Sheepguard shares a similar mechanism of action to avermectins, it SHOULD NOT be used where avermectin resistance is present, except where specifically recommended by an advisor.
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