Eureka Gold

Tips For Use

Restraints: 

• Do Not Use On Sheep Which Are Producing Or May In The Future Produce Milk Or Milk Products For Human Consumption.

Critical Comments:

• Apply a single wideband from the neck just behind the ears to the butt of the tail
• Use only the recommended applicator.
• Must only be used within 24 hours after shearing.
• Not to be used to treat ewes less than 6 weeks before lambing commences, as live lice can persist and infect the lambs.
• Not to be used to treat lambing ewes or ewes with lambs at foot.
• Treated sheep must not be mixed with untreated sheep.
• Not to be used on sheep which have not been cleanly shorn.
• Not to be used on animals that are severely stressed or are in poor health.

General Directions:

• Shake well and thoroughly mix before and during use.
• Use only Genesis Eureka Gold Power Doser to apply the product. (See applicator instructions for details of use).
• Apply the product only to sheep which are contained inside a narrow sheep race.
• When applying the product the operator should be standing outside the sheep race.
• Press the trigger with the spray wand held above the neck just behind the ears and move along the backline to the butt of the tail. (It is important that as wide a band as possible be applied to the neck and back).
• Failure to evenly distribute the dose in a wide band may result in failure to control lice.
• Lower the wand to apply a band on the neck, and then raise the wand to apply the widest possible band along the backline.
• It is advisable to practice using the gun with the aim of giving complete coverage from the base of the ears to the butt of the tail.

Sheep Rehandling Interval: 

• Two weeks.  If sheep must be rehandled during this interval, cotton overalls buttoned to the neck (or equivalent clothing) should be worn.

Rainfastness:

• Field trials with Eureka Gold demonstrated moderate rainfall (up to 37 mm within 24 hours of treatment) on the day of treatment did not reduce the efficacy of Eureka Gold. 
• The manufacturer Zagro is confident that the efficacy of Eureka Gold will not be compromised by moderate rainfall after treatment.  
• Eureka Gold should not be applied to wet sheep

Precautions If Rams Are Sedated Before Shearing:

• For OHS reasons, it is common practice to sedate larger rams prior to shearing with Acepromazine products. Acepromazine is known to potentiate the toxicity of Organophosphates such as diazinon and could cause implications if Eureka Gold (containing diazinon) is used on the same day of sedation.
• Acepromazine sedated rams should be allowed to fully recover from sedation prior to the application of Eureka Gold. 
• Ideally, rams should be rested overnight and brought back into the yard the day after shearing (within 24 hours) for treatment with Eureka Gold.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustacea And the Environment

• Do not contaminate dams, rivers, streams or other waterways with chemical or used containers.

Storage:

• Store below 30°C (Room Temperature). 
• Store in original container tightly closed in a dry place away from food, drink, domestic items and animals.

Safety:

• Product is dangerous if swallowed. 
• Will irritate the eyes and skin.
• Repeated minor exposure may have an accumulative poisoning effect.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale vapour or spray mist.
• When opening the container and preparing and using the prepared spray, wear protective waterproof clothing or wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, and PVC or rubber apron and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves and water-resistant footwear. 
• If clothing becomes contaminated with the product, remove clothing immediately. 
• If the product is on the skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water. 
• After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. 
• After each day’s use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.

First Aid:

• If swallowed, splashed on skin or in the eyes, or inhaled, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Phone Australia 131126; New Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor at once. 
• Remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. 
• If swallowed, activated charcoal may be advised. 
• Give atropine if instructed.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). 

​This information and product advice is not intended to be advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance.  You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.​