Dysect vet.
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Sheep and Lambs
Indications
For the control and treatment of blow fly strike, on sheep and lambs and for the treatment of lice and ticks on sheep. Reduces the incidence of headfly strike in sheep and lambs for up to 6 weeks.
Dose to be administered and administration route
The product is applied at a rate of 40 mls for animals weighing 25 kg or more, and 25 mls for animals weighing less than 25 kg. The dose is applied using an adjustable dosing gun fitted with a T-bar with 3 or 4 outlets and is applied directly onto the wool in a band from the back of the head to the base of the tail. For the reduction of headfly strike 5mls per animal is applied between the horns, irrespective of size of the animal.
Blowfly - For the control of blowfly a single application will normally provide 8 to 10 weeks protection. Re-treatment may be necessary after this period.
For the treatment of blowfly strike, a single treatment applied to the infected area will ensure blowfly larvae are killed.
Ticks - A single treatment will normally provide control of ticks for 8 to 12 weeks.
Headfly - A single treatment will reduce the incidence for up to 6 weeks.
Lice - A single treatment will normally kill all lice.
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DOSAGE (ml) |
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PEST |
SHEEP (>25KG) |
LAMBS (<25KG) |
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Blowfly |
40 |
25 |
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Lice |
40 |
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Ticks |
40 |
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Headfly |
5 |
5 |
Adverse reactions
Alphacypermethrin pour-on occasionally causes temporary irritation, lasting between 24 and 72 hours, in cattle. However no significant adverse reactions were recorded with sheep during the field trials for this product.
Discolouration of the fleece may be observed in some sheep from approximately 6 to 8 weeks after treatment.
