Downland Releases Vectocert - A Blowfly Strike Pour On Solution For Sheep

Vectocert is for the prevention and treatment of blowfly strike in sheep. Also used for the treatment and control of headflies, and treatment of ticks and biting lice in sheep. Not to be used in lambs less than one week old. For the prevention of blowfly strike; do not administer to animals of less than 12.5 kg bodyweight. Avoid treating very young lambs if the weather is unseasonably hot. Vectocert minimises mothering-up problems after treatment. However, care must be taken not to apply the product right to the lamb’s tail, as a ewe recognises a young lamb partly by the smell of the tail area. Blowflies are attracted by dirty, damp wool or open wounds. The more common site for fly strike is the rump due to soiling caused by diarrhoea and urine staining. The efficacy of Vectocert is reduced in the presence of soiled or dirty wool. Therefore, sheep must be crutched (dagged) regularly and appropriate worm control measures employed. Take care not to apply product in the sheep’s eyes. This precaution should be observed particularly when treating breeds with little wool on their heads. There are no restrictions for use during pregnancy or lactation. Pregnant ewes must be handled with care. Withdrawal Periods Meat and offal: 8 days. Milk: Not to be administered to animals producing milk for human consumption. Available in 5ltr packs. vectocert is available from Downland franchisees, operating throughout the UK.

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