Roundworms in cattle can reduce growth rates by up to 30% (1) so it is important not to delay the mid-season pour-on dose as this potentially leads to a loss of production as the worm burden could start to impact on growth rates. It can be hard to notice the economic impact of worms unless regular weighing is taking place as reduction in growth rates will take place before any more obvious clinical signs are seen.
CYDECTIN 0.5% Pour-On for Cattle is an easy-to-use treatment with a short meat withdrawal of 14 days. It contains the active ingredient moxidectin, which has the longest dosing interval of 8-10 weeks, meaning that the number of cattle handlings in the summer can be reduced. CYDECTIN Cattle Pour-On allows for flexibility of treatments, has a rain-fast formulation and there is no
need to set stock the animals.
When treating cattle it is important to make sure the right product is being used at the right time. Animals should be weighed to make sure the right dose is given – if animals are underdosed then this could lead to an increase in worm resistance.
Read more: How to achieve season-long protection against worms in cattle at grass
For specialist advice, speak to the Wynnstay Animal Health Team.
Control of roundworms in cattle (COWS Guide, January 2020) www.cattleparasites.org.uk
Jonsson et al (1999). Med. Vet. Entomology 13, p372-376.
CYDECTIN 0.5% W/V POUR-ON FOR CATTLE contains moxidectin, POM-VPS. Fly & Lice Spot On™ contains deltamethrin, POM-VPS. For further information please see the product SPC, or contact your veterinary surgeon, SQP or Zoetis UK Ltd, First floor, Birchwood Building, Springfield Drive, Leatherhead KT22 7LP. Customer Support 0845 3008034. www.zoetis.co.uk. Always seek the advice of your medicines provider. Use medicines responsibly (www.noah.co.uk/responsible). MM-08725. Prepared March 2020.
