For treatment and control of abamectin sensitive strains of internal parasites (including benzimidazole, levamisole, and morantel resistant strains), nasal bot and itch mite of sheep and lambs. For treatment and control of tapeworms and as an aid in controlling selenium deficiencies in sheep and lambs.
Sheep
Australian made
WHAT IS FIRSTMECTIN®SE?
A combination oral drench for sheep and lambs
Contains abamectin
Contains praziquantel
Broad spectrum parasite control, including tapeworms
Contains selenium
Ideal for lambs
RECOMMENDED FOR
Control of roundworms and tapeworm concurrently.
WHY CHOOSE FIRSTMECTIN SE?
Contains abamectin in combination with praziquantel
Abamectin is a potent, short acting member of the macrocyclic lactone (ML) family of drenches. Praziquantel is the only chemical that controls both segments and heads of tapeworm. It makes sense to remove tapeworms to reduce the overall worm burden of your lambs, giving them the best opportunity to achieve peak performance.
Broad spectrum parasite control
FIRSTMECTIN SE is highly effective against abamectin sensitive gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworm, nasal bot and itch mite. It also provides control of tapeworms (heads and segments).
Ideal for lambs
For a young lamb, life is a risky business. They’re vulnerable to cold, predators and worms. As soon as they start to eat pasture, they are developing a worm burden. Unlike older sheep, lambs have not built up their immunity against worms. Worm infections lead to reduced wool production and lower bodyweights in sheep of any age; a high worm burden will have a far bigger impact on young sheep.
Contains selenium
Selenium deficiencies can increase the effect a worm burden can have on animals through suppressing their immune systems. Other problems associated with selenium deficiency are ill thrift, infertility, reduced production (milk, wool and meat), scouring and ‘white muscle’ disease.
FIRSTMECTIN SE is given orally at the recommended dose rate of 1mL/4kg bodyweight in sheep.
Bodyweight
Dose Volume
Sheep Treated
(kg)
(mL)
1L
5L
10L
11-16
4
250
1250
2500
17-20
5
200
1000
2000
21-30
7.5
133
666
1333
31-40
10
100
500
1000
41-50
12.5
80
400
800
51-60
15
66
333
666
61-70
17.5
57
285
571
71-80
20
50
250
500
Animals in excess of 80kg bodyweight dosed at 1mL/4kg.
WITHHOLDING PERIODS/ESI
Meat: 14 days
Milk: When milk or milk by-products are to be used for human consumption DO NOT ADMINISTER to dairy sheep within 28 days prior to lambing or during lactation
ESI: 28 days
STORAGE
Store below 30°C (room temperature) in original container.
