Avenge + Fly – Sheep Spray-On & Pour-On

Tips For Use

Lice Control

• To prevent reinfestation treated sheep must not be mixed with lice free sheep until 6 weeks after treatment.
• Live lice on ewes treated within 6 weeks of lambing can infect lambs from these ewes.
• Efficacy is not affected by moderate rainfall either before or after treatment (50mm rain 1 hour prior to treatment and/or 12.5mm 2 hours after treatment and/or 25mm 24 hours after treatment).
• Treated sheep must not be mixed with lousy sheep.
• Do not use on sheep which have not been cleanly shorn for any reason e.g., mycotic dermatitis.
• Management practices that promote good lice control such as complete musters, accurate treatment of every animal according to label, ensuring all animals can be treated at the same time, no split shearings, stock-proof fencing to prevent external introductions, quarantine and lice treatment of all newly purchased stock are essential for effective lice control.

Blowfly Control:

• The sheep blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) is responsible for most cases of flystrike.
• Moisture and faeces trapped in the skin folds of sheep attract blowflies to lay their eggs.
• Once the eggs hatch, maggots burrow into the skin and feed, leading to severe wounds and if left untreated, this can result in death.
• Environmental conditions that increase the risk of flystrike are temperatures between 15 – 38 degrees, enough rain to keep sheep moist for three days and wind speeds below 9km/h (allowing flies the best opportunity to disperse).

Other Directions:

• Treated sheep could potentially develop backline dermatitis following prolonged exposure to extreme heat and sunlight without access to shade.
• Do not leave the container, hose or applicator in the sun for long periods of time.
• Avenge + Fly may be used in conjunction with worm control drenches and at the same time as a vaccination.
• Avenge + Fly contains a blue dye to identify treated sheep. This dye is scourable from the wool. The product can be detrimental to certain plastics, paints and surface finishes. Avoid contact with such surfaces.
• Avenge + Fly is safe for use on breeding rams.

Storage:

• Store below 30°C (Room Temperature).
• Store in original container tightly closed in a safe place.

Safety Directions:

• Will irritate the eyes.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• When using the product wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and a washable hat and goggles.
• If the product in the eyes, wash it out immediately with water.
• After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands arms and face thoroughly with soap and water.
• After each days use, wash goggles and contaminated clothing.

Rehandling Interval:

• Do not come into contact with treated sheep until the spray has dried unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing).

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).