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Uses
Animec Injection is indicated for the effective treatment and control of the following harmful parasites of cattle and pigs:
Cattle
Gastro-intestinal roundworms (adult and fourth stage larvae)
Ostertagia spp (including inhibited O. ostertagi), Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei, Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Cooperia spp, Oesophagostomum radiatum, Nematodirus helvetianus (adult), N. spathiger (adult)
Lungworms (adult and fourth stage larvae)
Dictyocaulus viviparus.
Warbles (parasitic stages)
Hypoderma bovis and H. lineatum.
Mange mites
Psoroptes bovis, Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis.
Sucking lice
Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus.
Pigs
Gastro-intestinal worms (adult and fourth stage larvae)
Ascaris suum, Hyostrongylus rubidus, Oesophagostomum spp, Strongyloides ransomi (adult and somatic larval stage)
Lungworms
Metastrongylus spp. (adult)
Lice
Haematopinus suis
Mange mites
Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis
The use of the product in cattle should take into account geographical differences in the occurrence patterns of parasites. Dosage
Each ml contains 10 mg of ivermectin sufficient to treat 50 kg bodyweight of cattle, and 33 kg bodyweight of pigs. Replace with a fresh sterile needle after every 10 to 12 animals. Massage the injection site after administration of the product. Injection of wet or dirty animals is not recommended.
Cattle
Animec Injection should be given only by subcutaneous injection at the recommended dosage level of 200 microgram ivermectin per kg bodyweight under the loose skin in front of, or behind, the shoulder in cattle. This is equivalent to 1 ml per 50 kg bodyweight. The volume administered per injection site should not exceed 10 ml.
Pigs
In pigs, the recommended dosage level is 300 microgram ivermectin per kg bodyweight. This is equivalent to 1 ml per 33 kg bodyweight. The recommended route of administration is by subcutaneous injection into the neck.
Young Pigs
In young pigs, especially those below 16 kg for which less than 0.5 ml Animec Injection is indicated, dosing accurately is important. The use of a syringe that can accurately deliver as little as 0.1 ml is recommended.
Contra-indications, warnings, etc
Do not use in animals with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.
Do not administer by intravenous or intramuscular route.
Animec has been formulated specifically for use in cattle and pigs only. Dogs and cats may be adversely affected by the concentration of active substance in this product if they are allowed to ingest spilled product or have access to used containers.
Animec injection can be administered to beef cows at any stage of pregnancy or lactation provided that the milk is not intended for human consumption. It can be used in breeding sows and boars and will not affect fertility. Animec injection can be given to all ages of animals including young calves and piglets.
Withdrawal periods
Cattle
Must not be treated within 42 days of slaughter for human consumption. Do not use in cattle producing milk for human consumption or in dairy cows within 60 days prior to calving.
Pigs
Must not be treated within 28 days of slaughter for human consumption.
Operator warnings
Do not smoke or eat while handling the product. Wash hands after use. Take care to avoid self administration: the product may cause local irritation and/or pain at the site of injection.
Environmental warnings
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO FISH AND AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate surface waters or ditches with the product or used container. Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.
General Precautions
For animal treatment only. Keep out of the reach of children.
Pharmaceutical precautions
Administer the product only subcutaneously because intramuscular administration causes persistent drug residues at the site of injection.
This product does not contain an antimicrobial preservative. This product must not be mixed with other veterinary medicinal products. Avoid the introduction of contamination during use. Swab septum before removing each dose.
Following withdrawal of the first dose, use the product within 28 days. THE 500ML + 50ML FREE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK UNTIL END OF OCTOBER 2008.
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