Sheepguard LA is for the treatment & control of roundworms, nasal bot & itch mite in sheep.
Sheepguard Long Acting contains Moxidectin (20g/L), a potent ML (Macrocyclic lactone or mectin). Protects against severe challenge by barbers pole worm for up to 4 months. Length of protection against the three major production-limiting worms.
KEY BENEFITS OF SHEEPGUARD LA
- 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.
DOSAGE
Dose rate for Sheepguard LA
1 mg moxidectin/kg liveweight (1 mL/20 kg liveweight).
- Sheepguard Long Acting Injection for Sheep must be administered by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection at the base of the ear or high on the neck behind the ear.
- Sheepguard LA should be administered with the special Sheepguard LA injector and a 6mm (¼ inch) 18 gauge needle on a 45mm degree angle.
- Sheep should be weighed prior to dosing and treated according to the weight range bracket in the dosing table.
- Do not underdose
Storage Recommendations
Withholding periods
Meat: DO NOT USE less than 91 days before slaughter for human consumption.
Milk: DO NOT USE in female sheep, which are producing or may in the future
produce milk or milk products for human consumption.
Trade AdviceESI (Export Slaughter Interval)
Do not slaughter for export less than 133 days after treatment.
Before using this product, confirm the current ESI from Zoetis on 1800 814 883
or the APVMA website (
www.apvma.gov.au/residues/)
Contraindication
Sheepguard Long Acting Injection for Sheep is not recommended for use in goats as safety and efficacy have not been evaluated.
SIZE: 500mL
