Y-Tex Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags (OP)

Tips For Use

Fly Tag Rotation Strategy:

Fly tags containing three different insecticides are used in the rotation.

• Agressor fly tags which contains Macrocyclic lactones.
• OPtimizer or Warrior fly tags which contain organophosphates
• PYthon or PYthon Maxima fly tags which contain synthetic pyrethroids

1st Year – Agressor (gold tag)

2nd Year – OPtimizer (orange tag) or Warrior (green tag)

3rd Year – PYthon (purple tag) or Maxima (blue tag)

Repeat from beginning

The whole rotation strategy goes for 3 years. At the end of the 3 years you start the rotation again. 

What Is an Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tag?

• An insecticidal ear tag is a moulded PVC tag that is impregnated with a slow release contact insecticide. It is attached to the ear of the animal in the same way an identification tag is, but always on the back of the ear. 

How Does an Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tag Work?

• Once the fly tag is attached to the animal the insecticide starts to release in small volumes daily over the 3 to 4 month activated period.
• The active ingredient in the insecticide is transferred over the animal via its hair follicles with the help of natural grooming and contact habits within the herd. Because only small doses are released daily the chemicals are not absorbed into meat or milk.

How Quickly Do Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags Work?

• Studies have found that a hair clipping from the hind leg 3 days after the animal was tagged contained a lethal dose of the insecticide.

Why Is an Insecticidal Ear Tag Rotation Strategy Important?

• An insecticidal ear tag rotation strategy is important in helping prevent Buffalo Fly from becoming resistant to a particular chemical group. If a fly population is not exposed to a certain insecticide for two or three years they are less likely to become resistant to it.
• Therefore it’s recommended to alternate insecticidal ear tags with different chemical compounds.

Safety Directions:

• Product is poisonous if swallowed. 
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. 
• Repeated minor exposure may have a cumulative poisoning effect. 
• Obtain an emergency supply of Atropine tablets 0.6mg. 
• When using the product wear rubber gloves. 
• Wash hands after use. After each day’s use wash gloves.

First Aid:

• If accidentally sucked, give milk or water, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 11 26.
• If additional hazard information is required, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage: 

• Store below 30ºC (Room temperature).
• Store in original container in a dry, cool place.
• Do not store in direct sunlight.