Animec 0.5% w/v Pour On Solution for Cattle

Animec pour on solution for cattle contains 0.5% Ivermectin. For use in the treatment of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, warbles, mites and lice in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle.

Gastro-intestinal roundworms (adults and fourth stage larvae): Ostertagia ostertagi (including inhibited O ostertagi), Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Cooperia spp, Oesophagostomum radiatum, Strongyloides papillosus (adult)
Lungworms (adult and fourth stage larvae): Dictyocaulus viviparus
Eye worms (adult): Thelazia spp
Warbles (parasitic stages): Hypoderma bovis, Hypoderma lineatum
Mites: Chorioptes bovis (reduction of infestation), Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis
Sucking lice: Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus
Biting Lice: Damalinia bovis

The product given at the recommended dose rate of 500 micrograms/kg bodyweight has persistent activity against Trichostrongylus axei and Cooperia spp. acquired during the 14 days after treatment, only if the whole herd is treated simultaneously; Ostertagia ostertagi and Oesophagostomum radiatum acquired during the first 21 days after treatment; Dictyocaulus viviparus acquired during the first 28 days after treatment. It also has a persistent activity against horn flies (Haematobia irritans) for 28 days after treatment, partial efficacy may last for up to 35 days post application. Occasionally variable activity may be observed against Haemonchus placei (L4), Cooperia spp, Trichostrongylus axei and Trichostrongylus colubriformis.

Dosage and administration:

Dosage: 1 ml per 10 kg bodyweight (based on a recommended dose of 500 micrograms/kg bodyweight).

The formulation should be applied along the mid-line of the back in a narrow strip between the withers and tailhead. The product should be used with appropriate dosing equipment. The interval between two treatments should be at least 28 days.

Withdrawal periods:

Meat and offal: 28 days
Milk: Not permitted for use in lactating cattle producing milk for human consumption. Do NOT use in non-lactating dairy cows including pregnant dairy heifers within 60 days prior to calving.