Description
VETMEC Strikemaster Spray-On Blowfly Treatment
Parasite Spectrum – Vetmec Strikemaster Spray-On Blowfly Treatment
For the protection of sheep, either off shears or with any length wool, against strike by Dicyclanil susceptible strains of blowflies (Lucilla cuprina) for 18-24 weeks.
Also for the protection of mulesing and marking wounds on sheep against strike by Dicyclanil susceptible strains of blowflies during the wound healing process.
Dosage
Apply with the Strikemaster Fan Spray Applicator or a 30mL PowerDoser with the nozzle of the applicator gun high enough above the fleece (approximately 15-25cm) to achieve a 15cm wide band for protection against body strike. For treatment of mulesing wounds, the band must be wide enough to cover the wound and 25mm onto the surrounding wool.
1) FOR THE PREVENTION OF BODY STRIKE (Diagram 1)
2) FOR THE PREVENTION OF BREECH STRIKE (Diagram 1)
3) FOR THE PREVENTION OF POLL STRIKE (Diagram 1)
Rams and sheep susceptible to poll strike should be treated. Apply 5mL to the areas requiring protection, around the poll and horns.
4) FOR THE PREVENTION OF FLY STRIKE AFTER MULESING (Diagram 2)
Apply two bands, one over each side of the mulesing wound and overlapping 25mm onto the surrounding wool.
5) FOR THE PREVENTION OF FLY STRIKE AFTER MARKING (Diagram 3)
- When the tail has been amputated, apply 4mL over the crutch and ensuring sufficient coverage of the open wound.
- When the tail has not been amputated, ensure sufficient coverage of the tail where the rubber ring has been applied.
In the case of ram lambs, a further 4mL can be sprayed over and around the scrotum area after the rubber ring has been applied.
Withholding Periods – Vetmec Strikemaster Spray-On Blowfly Treatment
Meat: 28 days
ESI Long Wool (when applied over 6 weeks from last shearing): 60 days
ESI Short Wool (when applied under 6 weeks from last shearing): 120 days
Wool Harvest Interval: 3 months
Milk: Do not use on ewes with are producing or may in the future produce milk that may be used or processed for human consumption.
The equivalent to CLiKTM
