REAL LIFE TRIALS IN BEEF CATTLE
Over the last ten years, more than 20 trials conducted by Virbac across Australia found cattle treated with Cydectin Long Acting had significantly higher liveweight gains over 90-130 days compared to cattle treated with shorter acting drenches10.
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1 Based on a calendar season and registered label claims of Haemonchus placei and Ostertagia ostertagi.
2 Based on comparison of mg/kg dosage delivered to the animal by moxidectin 10%.
3 Prichard R and Geary (2019) Perspectives on the utility of moxidectin for the control of parasitic nematodes in the face of developing anthelmintic resistance. International Journal for Parasitology - Drugs and Drug Resistance. Vol 10, 69-83.
4 Based on label protection periods for Ostertagia ostertagi and Haemonchus placei compared to registered avermectin Mls.
5 Based on label claims for Ostertagia ostertagi and Haemonchus placei of other macrocyclic lactone based pour-on & injectable products registered in Australia for use in cattle, including Dectomax, Ivomec, Cydectin Injection and Cydectin Pour-On for Cattle.
6 Refer to registered label (APVMA No.60116)
7 Virbac (2016) Comparison of tick burdens and productivity on a herd of South east QLD cattle following use of 1% Ivermectin and 10% Moxidectin, data on file.
8 Virbac (2020), ML productivity trials, data on file.
9 Eppleston J, Watt B, van de Ven R(2016) “Post-weaning growth of beef heifers drenched with long and short-acting anthelmintics. Australian Veterinary Journal. Vol 94, 9, 341-346.
10 Virbac (2016), Weaner productivity trials, data on file.
11 Double and Marshall (2014) Dung Down Under- Dung Beetles for Australia
*Compared to Dectomax® Injection at $4.50 per kg.