Maverick Pour-On For Sheep (Abamectin)

Tips For Use

General Directions:

• Coopers Maverick is not recommended for use in species other than sheep.
• Use only in well ventilated areas or outdoors.  Close container when not in use.
• Coopers Maverick is a short acting, non-residual product.  Maximum lice kill at treatment and strict quarantine conditions for treated sheep are necessary for effective lice control.  It is recommended that a thorough muster be conducted so that no untreated sheep remain. Boundary fences should be checked to ensure animals are contained and stray sheep are excluded.  Treated sheep must be kept separate from lice infested sheep or sheep of unknown lice status. For effective lice control, every sheep on the property should be treated at the same time.
• Efficacy of Coopers Maverick against sheep body lice or abamectin sensitive nematodes is not adversely affected if applied when the skin is wet or if moderate rainfall occurs shortly after treatment.  The antiparasitic activity of abamectin will be impaired if the formulation is applied to areas of skin with significant soiling with mud, dust, urine or faeces.
• The antiparasitic activity of abamectin will be impaired if the formulation is applied to roughly shorn sheep.
• Use dosing equipment compatible with Coopers Maverick.  Follow manufacturers directions for use and care of equipment.  Other dosing equipment may be incompatible, resulting in locking, incorrect dosage and leakage.

Restraints:

• Do not use in ewes which are producing or may in the future produce milk for human consumption or processing.
• Do not use on unshorn sheep or shorn sheep more than 24 hours after shearing.
• Do not use on lambs less than 10kg bodyweight.

Contraindications:

• This product is contraindicated for use on lambs under 6 weeks of age.
• This product should not be used on severely sick, debilitated or dying animals.
• This product should not be used on sheep which have not been cleanly shorn for any reason eg. Mycotic Dermatitis

Precautions:

• Treat animals in accordance with good agricultural practice.  Sheep should not be treated in extremely hot weather (>40 degrees celsius) or if under heat stress.

Side Effects:  

• This product may irritate the skin of some sheep leading to visible treatment lines and a ‘crusting’ confined to the staple tip, which may still be evident in the following shearing.

Safety Directions:

• Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. 
• Do not inhale vapour.
• Will irritate eyes. 
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• When using the product, wear elbow-length chemical resistant gloves and goggles. 
• If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water.
• Was hands after use.
• After each days use, wash gloves, goggles and contaminated clothing.

First Aid Instructions:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre Phone Australia 13 11 26. 
• If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly.
• Additional information is in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Wool Rehandling Period:

• Do not re-handle sheep for 7 days unless wearing cotton overalls or equivalent clothing and chemical resistant gloves.  Clothing must be laundered after each days use.

Storage:

• Store below 30 degrees celsius (Room Temperature) in the tightly closed, original container in a cool dry place.  Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.