Description
Beast Pour-On for Cattle, from Abbey Animal Health Pty Ltd, contains 87g/L permethrin (25:75 cis:trans). It controls pyrethroid-susceptible buffalo flies and cattle lice on beef cattle. This ready-to-use pour-on requires no dilution before application. Producers apply it at 1mL per 30kg bodyweight, up to a maximum of 15mL per animal. Because the dose rate is low, even large beef operations move through treatment quickly at the crush.
Permethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid in resistance group 3A. Abbey Animal Health Pty Ltd registered Beast Pour-On against two pest categories. The first is pyrethroid-susceptible buffalo flies (Haematobia irritans exigua). The second is cattle lice, covering biting lice (Bovicola bovis) and two sucking species: Linognathus vituli and Haematopinus eurysternus. This dual-action coverage lets producers address both fly pressure and lice burden in a single product.
How to Apply Beast Pour-On for Cattle
Application method differs by target pest. For buffalo fly control, producers apply along the backline from the shoulders to the tail butt. Apply when fly numbers exceed acceptable levels. For cattle lice, apply along the backline from the head poll down the neck and over the shoulders. Reapply after three weeks for optimum residual control of lice. The 1L pack also features a calibrated squeeze-to-fill measuring chamber for quick, accurate dosing. The 5L and 10L sizes come with an applicator gun. Adjust the gun setting to dispense the correct dose for each animal’s weight.
Application Limits
Do not re-treat animals within 21 days of the previous application. The maximum number of treatments is three per 12-month period. Exceeding this frequency is likely to result in residues above the MRL. Additionally, treat all animals in the mob together to achieve consistent fly and lice control.
Frequently Asked Questions — Beast Pour-On for Cattle
Q: What pests does Beast Pour-On for Cattle control?
Beast Pour-On for Cattle controls pyrethroid-susceptible buffalo flies (Haematobia irritans exigua) and cattle lice on beef cattle. Lice species covered include biting lice (Bovicola bovis) and sucking lice (Linognathus vituli and Haematopinus eurysternus).
Q: What is the dose rate for Beast Pour-On for Cattle?
The dose rate is 1mL per 30kg bodyweight. Apply up to a maximum of 15mL per animal. Shake the container well before use.
Q: How often can I re-treat cattle with Beast Pour-On?
Do not re-treat within 21 days of the last application. Therefore, the minimum re-treatment interval is 21 days. The maximum is three treatments per 12-month period. Additionally, more frequent use is likely to result in residues above the MRL.
Q: Can I use Beast Pour-On on dairy cattle or calves?
Do not use Beast Pour-On on lactating or pregnant cows. This applies wherever milk or milk products may be used for human consumption. Also, use with caution in calves, as the safety of this product in calves has not been established.
Q: What is the withholding period for Beast Pour-On for Cattle?
The withholding period for meat is 7 days. Consequently, do not slaughter treated cattle for human consumption within 7 days of application. The Export Slaughter Interval (ESI) is 14 days.
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