ZOETIS - SHEEPGUARD - LONG ACTING INJECTION DRENCH for SHEEP
Description
• Sheepguard Long Acting Injection Drench is for the treatment and control of roundworms, nasal bot and itchmite in sheep.
• For protection against severe challenge by Haemonchus contortus (barber's pole worm) for up to 4 months.
• Sheepguard Long Acting Injection Drench for Sheep is effective against BZ and LEV resistant roundworms and avermectin resistant roundworms.• Contains moxidectin (20 g/L), a potent ML (Macrocyclic lactone or ‘mectin’).
Key Benefits
• Broad spectrum worm control.
• Control of many internal and external parasites.
• Highly potent injectable formulation.
• Ideal for highly contaminated pastures.
• Ideal for low immunity animals such as pregnant or lactating ewes and weaners.
• Can be administered along with drench from another chemical group and vaccines.
• Protects against severe challenge by barber’s pole worm for up to 4 months.
• Long acting protection against the three major production-limiting worms up to 91 days.
Recommendations for Use
• Sheepguard Long Acting Injection for Sheep has been shown to protect sheep against severe challenge by H. contortus for up to 4 months.
• 91 day persistent activity against Barber’s Pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) for moxidectin sensitive strains.
• 91 day persistent activity against Small Brown Stomach worm (Teladorsagia circumcincta) for moxidectin sensitive strains.
• 49 day persistent activity against Small Brown Stomach worm (Trichostrongylus colubriformis) for moxidectin sensitive strains.
• Sheepguard Long Acting Injection for Sheep is effective against benzimidazole and levamisole resistant strains of H. contortus, T. colubriformis and T.(O.) circumcincta.
• Sheepguard has shown efficacy against a number of avermectin resistant strains of H. contortus and Teladorsagia (Ostertagia) spp.However, as Sheepguard shares a similar mechanism of action to avermectins, it SHOULD NOT be used where avermectin resistance is present, except where specifically recommended by an advisor.
