Zoetis Cydectin 2% LA Injection for Sheep
Zoetis Cydectin 2% LA Injection for Sheep is a potent formula against worms.
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Contains moxidectin
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It has a persistency period of up to 111 days
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Proven to control spring rise
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One-shot treatment
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60 days scab protection
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Offers flexibility for all flock scab control
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Protection from reinfection of scab during this timeÂ
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Treat and return animals to the same field
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The 6-week window for treatment of sheep on neighboring farms
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Allows regional scab control programs
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Suitable for use with footrot vaccine
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Scab free guarantee
Injector:
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Zoetis Sheep 5ml Injector
Pack Sizes:
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50ml, 200ml, 500ml
View the Cydectin 2% LA Injection Datasheet here for more information.Â
This product requires SQP advice before a purchase can be made.
View the Controlling the Spring Rise farmer leaflet here.
View the Meeting The Scab Challenge farmer leaflet here.
View the Zoetis Full Product Range here.
Dosage:
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Dosage is 0.5 ml/10 kg bodyweight to give 1 mg moxidectin/kg bodyweight.
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Weight of sheep kg |
Dose ml |
50 ml |
200 ml |
500 ml |
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20 |
1.0 |
50 |
200 |
500 |
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30 |
1.5 |
33 |
133 |
333 |
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40 |
2.0 |
25 |
100 |
250 |
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50 |
2.5 |
20 |
80 |
200 |
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60 |
3.0 |
17 |
67 |
167 |
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70 |
3.5 |
14 |
57 |
143 |
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80 |
4.0 |
13 |
50 |
125 |
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90 |
4.5 |
11 |
44 |
111 |
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100 |
5.0 |
10 |
40 |
100 |
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Administration:
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The 50 ml vial stoppers must not be broached more than 10 times. Use automatic syringe equipment for the 200 ml and 500 ml vials.
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The injection should be administered as a single subcutaneous injection at the base of the ear using an 18 gauge, 25 mm hypodermic needle.
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With the animal's head under control, the formulation should be administered about 2cm caudal from the anterior (rostral) edge of the pinna at the base of the ear.
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The skin at the base of the selected ear should be pinched and the product injected into the subcutaneous tissue.
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Following subcutaneous administration, the needle should be withdrawn from the skin as pressure is applied with the thumb at the point of insertion for several seconds.
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If leakage occurs then pressure should be applied for several additional seconds.
Further information:
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Cattle meat and offal withdrawal:Â 104 days
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Milk: Not permitted for use in dairy sheep, at any stage of life.
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The withdrawal period is based solely on a single injection at the base of the ear.
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Do not use in sheep less than 15 kg bodyweight.
Operator Warnings:
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Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
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Wash hands after use.
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Do not smoke, drink or eat while handling the product.
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Take care to avoid self-injection. If this occurs, it is unlikely that any product related symptoms will be observed.
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Advice to Medical Practitioners in case of accidental self-injection: Treat symptomatically.
Pharmaceutical precautions:
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Do not store or transport above 25°C. Store in a dry place. Protect from frost
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Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste material from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements
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Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product
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Keep out of the reach and sight of children
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For animal treatment only
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