Action/Indications
Fluverm is an in-feed powdered wormer used to aid and control sensitive strains of internal parasites in pigs and poultry.
– Easily mixed into daily feed rations.
– Effective against all stages of worms in poultry including tapeworm.
– No effect on egg production (fertility or hatchability)
– No effect on fertility or embryo formation in pigs.
– This is an egg-safe product (zero withholding)
Fluverm contains flubendazole, a member of the benzimidazole group family of chemicals.
Fluverm can be used as an aid for the control of sensitive strains of the following internal parasites: Gastrointestinal worms (Ascaridia galli, Heterakis gallinarum, Capillaria spp., Raillietina spp.) in chickens and Gastrointestinal worms (Ascaris suum, Hyostrongylus rubidis, Oesophagostomum dentatum) and lungworm (Metastrongylus apri) in pigs.
Resistance may develop to any chemical.
For More Information: Visit www.vetsense.com.au/product/vetsense-fluverm/
Active Constituents
– 50mg/g Flubendazole
Directions for Use:
– Contraindications: This product is contraindicated for use in pigeons and parrots
– Precautions: Do not overdose.
Dosage and Administration:
– Use treated feeds within 6 months of preparation.
Directions for Use
Chickens
– Ascaridia gali, Heterakis gallinarum, Capillaria spp.
– 600 g of Fluverm per tonne of feed (equivalent to 30 g of flubendazole (30 ppm)) for 7 consecutive days.
– For small numbers of animals, 1 supplied measuring spoon (13 g) of Fluverm is mixed into 21.5 kg of compound feed chickens.
Tapeworm (Raillietina spp.):
– 1200 g of Fluverm per tonne of feed (equivalent to 60 g of Fluverm (60 ppm) for 7 consecutive days.
– Ensure birds have access to feed to enable consumption of the required dose. Optimum results are achieved when using stringent chicken housing hygiene requirements.
Pigs
– Ascaris suum, Hyostrongylus rubidis, Oesophagostomum dentatum and Metastrongylus apri.
– 600 g of Fluverm per tonne of feed (equivalent to 30 g of flubendazole (30 ppm) for 10 consecutive days.
Individual and single administration to breeding pigs:
– Fluverm is mixed into the feed at a dose of 5 mg flubendazole per Kg body weight. This corresponds to one supplied measuring spoon (13 g) of Fluverm per 130 kg of body weight.
– Fluverm should be thoroughly mixed into feed to ensure even distribution of the medication.
– Feed can be administered as a mash, crumble or pellet.
Warnings
Withholding Periods:
– MEAT (CHICKENS): REMOVE ALL MEDICATED FEED 7 days before slaughter for human consumption.
– EGGS: Zero (0) Days
– MEAT (PIG): REMOVE ALL MEDICATED FEED 7 days before slaughter for human consumption.
– Trade Advice: PIGS: (ESI) DO NOT USE less than 7 days before slaughter for export. Before using this product, confirm the current ESI from Vetsense on 0245779911 or the APVMA website (www.apvma.gov.au/residues).
Safety Directions: May irritate the eyes. Avoid contact with eyes. When opening the container and preparing product for use, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves. Wash hands after use. After each day’s use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.
First Aid Instructions: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 11 26.
Environmental Statements:
ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION
– Very toxic to aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers.
