Ecomectin
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Cattle
Indications
In cattle: For the treatment of infections with the following parasites
Gastro-intestinal worms -
Haemonchus placei (adult andL4)
Ostertagia ostertagi (adult and L4, including inhibited larvae)
Trichostrongylus axei (adult and L4)
Trichostrongylus colubriformis (adult and L4)
Cooperia punctata (adult only)
Cooperia oncophora (adult only)
Strongyloides papillosus (adult only)
Oesophagostomum radiatum, (adult and L4)
Lungworm (adult and L4) – Dictyocaulus viviparus.
Warbles (parasitic stages) – Hypoderma bovis, Hypoderma lineatum.
Mange mites – Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis. The product may also be used to reduce infection of the mange mite Chorioptes bovis, but complete elimination may not occur.
Sucking and biting lice – Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus, Bovicola (Damalinia) bovis.
The product has persistent activity against infections acquired with Trichostrongylus axei and Cooperia spp. up to 14 days after treatment, but only in the case of group treatment; Ostertagia ostertagi and Oesophagostomum radiatum up to 21 days after treatment; Dictyocaulus viviparus up to 28 days after treatment. It also has persistent activity against horn flies (Haematobia irritans) for up to 28 days after treatment; partial efficacy against Haematobia irritans may last for up to 35 days post application.
Dose to be administered and administration route
For topical application. Pour-on
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible.
If animals are to be treated collectively rather than individually they should be grouped according to their bodyweight and dosed accordingly, in order to avoid under- or over- dosing.
Dosage
1ml per 10kg body weight (based on a recommended dosage level of 500 micrograms per kg body weight).
Administration
The formulation should be applied along the mid-line of the back in a narrow strip between the withers and tailhead.
The 250 ml and 1.0 litre packs must be used with appropriate dosing equipment.
Instructions for using the dispensing chamber:
a) Take dip tube and insert end into base of measuring cap with slotted end going to the bottom of the container.
b) Remove shipping cap from container.
c) Screw measuring cap onto container.
d) Select the correct dose rate by rotating the adjuster cap in either direction to position the dose indicator to the appropriate dose.
e) Gently squeeze the bottle to fill to level (any excess will return to the bottle) and then tip and apply to animal along backline.
Adverse reactions
None known
Dispensing
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