Zoetis Dectomax Injectable 500mL - 10mg/mL Doramectin

Cattle meat: DO NOT USE less than 42 days before slaughter for human consumption. Cattle milk: DO NOT USE during lactation or less than 60 days before calving when milk or milk products are to be used for human consumption or processing. Pigs: DO NOT USE less than 35 days before slaughter for human consumption. ESI: DO NOT USE less than 42 days before slaughter for export (APVMA 46128).

Always read the current registered product label before use. Withholding periods must be observed before slaughter, milking, or egg collection. The label supplied with the product is the legal document and takes precedence. If in doubt, contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or the manufacturer directly.

Cattle: Adult and immature gastrointestinal roundworms: Ostertagia ostertagi (including inhibited larvae) - small brown stomach worm; Haemonchus placei - Barber's pole worm; Trichostrongylus axei - stomach hair worm; T. colubriformis - black scour worm; T. longispicularis (adults only); Cooperia oncophora - small intestinal worm; Cooperia spp; Bunostomum phlebotomum (adults only) - hook worm; Oesophagostomum radiatum - nodule worm; Toxocara vitulorum (adults only) - round worm. Adult and immature lungworm: Dictyocaulus viviparus. Sucking lice: Linognathus vituli, Solenopotes capillatus, Haematopinus eurysternus. Biting lice: effective as an aid in the control of biting louse (Bovicola bovis). Cattle tick (Boophilus microplus): for the treatment and control of doramectin sensitive cattle tick, including synthetic pyrethroid, organophosphorus and amidine resistant strains; the persistence of doramectin prevents the development of viable cattle ticks for a period of 28 days. Mange mites: Chorioptes bovis; Sarcoptes scabiei var bovis (not present in Australia). Pigs: Adult and immature gastro-intestinal roundworms: Hyostrongylus rubidus - red stomach worm; Ascaris suum - large roundworm; Strongyloides ransomi (adults only) - intestinal threadworm; Oesophagostomum dentatum - nodule worm; Oesophagostomum quadrispinulatum - nodule worm; Trichuris suis (adults only) - whipworm. Adult lungworms: Metastrongylus spp. Adult kidney worms: Stephanurus dentatus. Sucking lice: Haematopinus suis. Mange mites: Sarcoptes scabiei var suis. (APVMA 46128)

For the treatment and control of doramectin sensitive internal and external parasites of cattle and pigs. Restraints: DO NOT USE in cattle during lactation or less than 60 days before calving when milk or milk products are to be used for human consumption or processing. DO NOT USE in animals within 28 days (4 weeks) of a previous treatment. Precautions: To avoid tissue residues, take care to estimate the weights and dosages in young animals. Dosage and administration: Use contents within 28 days of first broaching of the vial. Store upright. Discard the unused portion. Cattle: 1 mL per 50 kg bodyweight subcutaneously (S/C) (under the skin). Administer into the neck region and preferably high up behind the ear. Dose table: 40-50 kg 1 mL; 51-75 kg 1.5 mL; 76-100 kg 2 mL; 101-150 kg 3 mL; 151-200 kg 4 mL; 201-250 kg 5 mL; 251-300 kg 6 mL; 301-350 kg 7 mL; 351-400 kg 8 mL; 401-450 kg 9 mL; 451-500 kg 10 mL; 501-550 kg 11 mL; 551-600 kg 12 mL; 601-650 kg 13 mL. Cattle in excess of 650 kg should be dosed at 1 mL per 50 kg bodyweight. Dose rate to be based on the heaviest cattle in each group (bulls, cows, steers, calves etc.). Do not underdose. Where there is a large variation in size within the group, draft into two or more lines based on bodyweight, to avoid excessive overdosing. A representative sample of animals should be weighed before treatment either with scales or a weighband. Treatment of very young animals (less than 40 kg bodyweight) is generally not warranted. Pigs: Administer by intramuscular (I/M) injection into the neck region and preferably high up behind the ear. A single treatment of 0.3 mL per 10 kg bodyweight (1 mL per 33 kg) should be given. Pigs should be weighed with either scales or a weighband. Piglets weighing 16 kg or less: 5-7 kg 0.2 mL; 8-10 kg 0.3 mL; 11-13 kg 0.4 mL; 14-16 kg 0.5 mL. Cattle tick control: The persistence of doramectin prevents the development of viable cattle ticks for a period of 28 days following treatment. However, engorged female ticks that drop off for up to 3 days after treatment may lay viable eggs and this should be taken into account when planning a strategic tick control program. If presenting cattle for clearance to tick free areas, consult your local tick advisory authority before use. Use dry, sterile syringes and needles and aseptic procedures when withdrawing and administering Dectomax. Remove the protective cap and sterilise the exposed rubber stopper by wiping with disinfectant; hold the bottle upright and insert the draw off needle firmly into the centre of the rubber stopper then push the securing device over the bottle neck; prime the injector unit before use. As an alternative injection site, anywhere on the neck away from valuable carcase muscle is suitable. Animals should be restrained to ensure that treatment can be properly administered. When the temperature of the injectable solution is below 5°C, its viscosity increases; syringeability can be improved by gently warming the injecting equipment and the product to 15°C. Caution - avoid carcase damage: (1) Sterilise all injection apparatus by boiling (or equivalent) before use (not disposable plastic syringes); dry equipment thoroughly; avoid strong disinfectants on apparatus. (2) Maintain cleanliness at all times. (3) Keep needles sharp, clean and dry; replace frequently. (4) For subcutaneous (S/C) administration, use only sterile, dry 16-18 gauge needles which are 15 mm in length. (5) As far as possible avoid injection of animals during wet weather or under dusty conditions. (6) Intramuscular (I/M) injections in pigs should be made into muscle tissue on the side of the neck. Subcutaneous (S/C) injections in cattle should be made under the skin high on the neck behind the ear. Worm parasites may develop resistance to any anthelmintic. If this is suspected please contact your local veterinary practitioner or advise the manufacturer. Withholding periods: Cattle: MEAT - DO NOT USE less than 42 days before slaughter for human consumption. MILK - DO NOT USE during lactation or less than 60 days before calving when milk or milk products are to be used for human consumption or processing. Pigs: DO NOT USE less than 35 days before slaughter for human consumption. Trade advice: EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI): DO NOT USE less than 42 days before slaughter for export. The ESI on this label was correct at the time of label approval. Before using this product, confirm the current ESI with the manufacturer on 1800 814 883 or the APVMA website (www.apvma.gov.au/residues/). Safety directions: Poisonous if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin. First aid: If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131126. Environment: Doramectin is extremely toxic to aquatic species. Do not contaminate dams, rivers, streams or other waterways with the chemical or used container. When used according to label instructions, Dectomax Injectable Endectocide is not likely to have an unintended effect that is harmful to the environment or have an overall adverse impact on dung beetle populations. Increased mortality and impaired development of larvae may be expected, but for a limited period after treatment. Disposal: Dispose of empty container by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage. Storage: Store below 30°C (Room temperature). NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. Always read the registered label before use (APVMA 46128).

Always read the current registered product label before use. Dose rates and withholding periods on this page are provided as a guide only. The registered label supplied with the product is the legal document and takes precedence. If in doubt, contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or the manufacturer directly.

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