Y-Tex Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags (OP)

Y-TEX Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags (OP) are a moulded plastic cattle ear tag containing diazinon, a highly active organophosphate (OP) insecticide. 

Two tags should be applied per animal (1 tag in each ear) for up to 16 weeks Buffalo Fly control.

Active Ingredient: Diazinon @ 200g/kg

 

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Y-Tex Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags (OP) Y-TEX-OPTIMIZER Y-Tex

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Y-Tex Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags (OP)

Active Ingredient: Diazinon @ 200g/kg

Two tags should be applied per animal (1 tag in each ear) for up to 16 weeks Buffalo Fly control.

Y-TEX Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags are a moulded plastic cattle ear tag containing diazinon, a highly active organophosphate insecticide. 

Y-TEX Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags are applied one tag per each ear of each animal (2tags/head).

Y-TEX Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags are not affected by pyrethroid resistance in buffalo flies. It has a bright orange colour for easy visibility.  Its net weight of 15 grams assures long-lasting activity.

All inert ingredients contained in Optimizer are non-toxic.

Effectiveness:

Controls Buffalo fly, including diazinon-sensitive and pyrethroid-resistant strains for up to 4 months.

States Registered: 

For treatment of Buffalo Fly in Qld, NSW, NT & WA.

Pack Sizes: 20 tags, 100 tags & 500 tags (Packs include sachets of 20 x Tags & 20 x Buttons).  

Registrant: Landmark Operations Limited (APVMA #: 48148)

 

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  1. Dawn Ormiston

    Buffalo Fly Tags

    Dawn Ormiston (verified owner)

    Y-Tex buffalo fly tags work.
    They are a great product that works very well.
    We alternate the different combinations each year as recommended.
    Well are very happy with the results & it also keeps our beef cattle nice & calm.

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Features & Benefits

  • Contains the active ingredient Diazinon.
  • Organophosphate Tag
  • Approved for use on both beef cattle and dairy cattle, including lactating dairy cows.
  • Kills pyrethroid-resistant Buffalo flies.
  • Brings proven weight gains.
  • Reduces need for frequent spray treatments and mustering costs.
  • No withholding period.
  • Y-TEX patented Snap-Lok collar for guaranteed retention against tag or button failure for 5 months.
  • Uses the proven Y-TEX two-piece application system.
  • Doubles as an identification tag.
  • Rainfast and dipfast.
  • Environmentally friendly.
  • Low toxicity formulation.
  • Can be shipped as non-dangerous goods.

 

Directions Of Use

Directions:

Animal and Pest: Cattle including lactating dairy cows – Buffalo Flies (Haematobia irritans exigua)

States Registered: For treatment of Buffalo Fly in Qld, NSW, NT & WA.

Rate: One tag per each ear of each animal (2 tags per beast)

Critical Comment: Apply when pests first appear.  Replace as necessary. Remove tags with tag remover. The level and duration of control may be reduced under high fly pressure.  The whole herd is to be treated concurrently.


General Instructions:

Optimizer Cattle Ear Tags will give effective control of Buffalo Flies if used regularly on all animals in the group (over 3 months of age). 

The treatment regime with a periodic rotation program will reduce the potential for insecticide resistance to develop in Buffalo Flies.


Application:

  • Apply tags with the Y-TEX Ultra Tagger.
  • Seat male button firmly on pin, press down and give a slight twist.
  • Place female tag under clip by depressing lever.
  • Collar on tag must be pointing down.
  • Tag and button are now ready for application.
  • Position male stud between the second and third radial cartilage on the front or back of the ear.
  • Do not allow the shaft of the male button to penetrate any cartilage rib or blood vessels or ear damage may result.
  • Squeeze handles of applicator together.

Rates Are a General Guide Only. Before Opening, Carefully Read Y-TEX Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags Directions for Use, Precautionary and Protection Statements, Storage and Disposal, Safety Directions and First Aid Instructions.

 

Questions and answers from customers

    Hello, If I have 100 head of cattle to apply ear tags to and have to apply two tags per beast, do I need to buy a pack of 100 or 200? Thanks

  1. Q Hello, If I have 100 head of cattle to apply ear tags to and have to apply two tags per beast, do...... Read more
    Asked by Debbie Matthews on February 10, 2022 1:54 pm
    Answered by the admin

    The Y-Tex Optimizer Cattle Tags are applied at two tags per animal.  If you have 100 head of cattle, you need 200 Optimizer tags.

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Host & Pest

Host Pest
Host & Pest
Cattle Buffalo Fly - Diazinon Sensitive, Buffalo Fly - Pyrethroid Resistant

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. 

Y-Tex_Tag_Rotation_Diagram

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.

 

Withholding Period

Withholding Period Details (WHP):

  • Meat: Nil. 
  • Milk: Nil.
  • Trade Advice: Export Slaughter Interval (ESI): 0 Days

 

SDS & Technical

 

 

Y-TEX Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags Label Download Pdf
Y-TEX Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags SDS Download Pdf
Y-TEX Optimizer Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags TechSheet Download Pdf
Insecticidal Cattle Ear Tags Comparison Chart Download Pdf
Y-Tex Buffalo Fly Control & Rotation Brochure Download Pdf

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