Description
Vetmec MOXIGUARD Long Acting Injection for Sheep
Contains moxidectin, a powerful macrocyclic lactone (‘mectin’).
Perfect for paddocks with high larval burden and low animal immunity situations, like lactating ewes and merino weaners.
Recommended for heavily contaminated pastures.
Lasts a minimum of 91 days against barber’s pole worm and small brown stomach worm.
Offers up to 4 months’ protection against severe barber’s pole worm challenge.
Effective for 49 days against black scour worm.
Also controls itch mites and nasal bots.
Parasite Spectrum – Vetmec Moxiguard Long Acting for Sheep
Mature (adult) and immature (L4) worms covered include:
- Barber’s Pole Worm (Haemonchus contortus)
- Black Scour Worm (Trichostrongylus spp.)
- Stomach Hair Worm
- Small Brown Stomach Worm
- Small Intestinal Worm (Cooperia spp.)
- Thin Necked Intestinal Worm (Nematodirus spp.)
- Intestinal Threadworm
- Nodule Worm
- Large Mouthed Bowel Worm
- Large Lungworm
External Parasites
- Itch Mite (Psorergates ovis)
- Nasal Bot (Oestrus ovis)
Withholding Periods
- Meat: 91 days
- Milk: Do not use in female sheep which are producing, or may in the future produce, milk or milk products for human consumption.
- ESI: 133 days
Dosage Information
Administer Vetmec Moxiguard Long Acting Injection at a rate of 1mL/20kg. Utilise the Vetmec 5mL Injector with 18G x 1/4″ Needles
Safety Data Sheet
Click here to access the official safety data sheet.
More information about using long-acting drenches can be found at wormboss
