Description
Cydectin Platinum Pour-On is a dual-active endectocide for cattle. It contains 200 g/L levamisole and 10 g/L moxidectin, plus 188 g/L diethylene glycol monobutyl ether as the solvent. Together, these actives treat and control gastrointestinal worms and existing cattle tick infestations in beef and dairy cattle. Virbac developed it for herds facing macrocyclic lactone resistance. Moreover, it works against worm strains with single or dual resistance to the macrocyclic lactone family. Levamisole also controls susceptible benzimidazole-resistant strains. As a result, producers gain a reliable option when single active pour-ons no longer perform.
How Cydectin Platinum Pour-On controls resistant worms
Moxidectin belongs to the macrocyclic lactone family. Levamisole belongs to the imidazothiazole family. Because the two actives attack worms through different modes of action, the combination clears strains that resist either chemical alone. Therefore, it targets nematodes with single or dual resistance to abamectin, doramectin, ivermectin or moxidectin. It also targets strains resistant to levamisole.
The product controls adult and larval (L4) stages of the major cattle worms. These include barber’s pole worm, small brown stomach worm and stomach hair worm. It also covers black scour worm, small intestinal worm and nodule worm. In addition, it controls existing cattle tick (Rhipicephalus australis) infestations, including strains resistant to organophosphates, synthetic pyrethroids, amitraz and fluazuron.
Persistent activity and pasture benefit
A single application gives 14 days’ persistent protection against reinfection with sensitive Haemonchus placei, Trichostrongylus axei and Ostertagia ostertagi. Furthermore, new pasture contamination drops for 21 to 35 days after treatment. The formulation is also rainfast from two hours after application. Consequently, sudden rain does not reduce its performance.
FAQs
Q. What does Cydectin Platinum Pour-On control?
A. It controls gastrointestinal worms and existing cattle tick infestations. This includes strains resistant to single active endectocides. It also controls levamisole-resistant and benzimidazole-resistant worm strains.
Q. Which cattle can I treat?
A. You can treat beef and dairy cattle. However, do not treat calves under six weeks old. The label rules it out for that age group.
Q. What is the dose rate?
A. The dose rate is 1 mL per 20 kg liveweight. This delivers 0.5 mg/kg moxidectin and 10 mg/kg levamisole. Apply it along the backline from the withers to the tail.
Q. Is it safe with vaccines and mineral supplements?
A. Yes. You can use it at the same time as vaccines and injectable mineral supplements. However, do not use it with other pour-ons.
Q. How soon can I slaughter treated cattle?
A. The meat withholding period is 7 days. The export slaughter interval is 20 days. Always confirm the current ESI before treating cattle for export.
Q. How does Cydectin Platinum help with resistance management?
A. It combines two unrelated actives, moxidectin and levamisole. Because each active works differently, worms that survive one are usually killed by the other. Therefore, it clears strains with single or dual resistance to macrocyclic lactones and levamisole. However, resistance can develop to any chemical. So rotate actives, dose to the heaviest animal, and avoid underdosing to protect long-term efficacy.
Q. Is an applicator included with Cydectin Platinum?
Yes, for most pack sizes. The 2 L, 5 L, 7 L and 10 L packs include the Cydectin Platinum applicator. However, the 1 L pack is a graduated squeeze bottle, so it does not need a separate applicator.
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