WSD Abamectin Sheep 1Ltr

WSD Abamectin Sheep

WSD ABAMECTIN is a broad spectrum treatment for internal parasites of sheep and lambs.

Type of Preparation

WSD ABAMECTIN is a solution for oral use as a drench containing 0.8g/L abamectin- a potent macrocyclic lactone (ML).

Indications

Sheep and Lambs: Abamectin is effective against mature and immature gastrointestinal roundworms and external parasites:

• Barber's pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) including inhibited L4 stage, small brown stomach worm (Ostertagia circumcinta) including inhibited L4 stage, Stomach hair worm (Trichostrongylus axei), black scour worm (Trichostrongylus spp), small intestinal worm (Cooperia spp), thin necked intestinal worm (Nematodirus spp), intestinal threadworm
• (Strongyloides sp), large bowel and nodule worms (Oesophagostomum spp), large-mouthed bowel worm (Chabertia ovina), whipworm (Trichuris ovis) and large lungworm (Dictyocaulus filaria).

Abamectin is also effective against nasal bot (Oestrus ovis) and itch mite (Psorergates ovis).

Milking Sheep: Do NOT use in sheep producing milk for human consumption

Dosage

Always refer to the label. Separate into different weight classes if there is a large variation in age and weight. Dose at the rate of 1ml per 4kg body weight.

Advice On Use

• Abamectin is a broad-spectrum treatment which is highly effective against mature and immature worm parasites on most Australian farms including against strains of Ostertagia resistant to ivermectin.
• The use of WSD ABAMECTIN or WSD ABAMECTIN PLUS SELENIUM is particularly indicated in strategic programs to reduce contamination of pastures when the uptake of worm larvae is low.
• Consider using other WSD drenches, particularly WSD Combination, if the objective is to treat a worm infestation on pastures known to be moderately or heavily contaminated.
• Abamectin is NOT effective against tapeworms.
• The repeated use of any ML drench is likely to result in the emergence of resistance in worm parasites and therefore, regular testing for efficacy is recommended.