Ausmectin Sheep Drench (Ivermectin)

Ausmectin Sheep Drench is not registered or recommended for tick control on sheep. We suggest considering treatments such as Amitik EC Cattle and Pig Spray, Amitik WP Cattle Dip and Spray & Exitraz EC Cattle and Pig  Spray, which are all made from Amitraz. 

For best results in treating parasites and protecting against potential resistance, sheep should be drenched between once and twice a year, depending on whether they are breeding. Based on the Australian climate, the first drench should be conducted in the summer, usually around November or December. Constantly monitor sheep regularly for parasites. Keeping an eye out for telltale signs of parasites will ensure you are prepared to employ a drenching strategy as needed at any point. Symptoms include weight loss, diarrhoea, and rough wool. Faecal egg counts are also helpful for identifying sheep that are shedding a high number of parasitic eggs and can help you determine when a drench is needed. Ausmectin Sheep Drench is suitable for use by either the hobby farmer or large-scale sheep production. For further critical information, please read our blog on effective sheep drenching practices: https://specialistsales.com.au/information-advice/sheep-drenching/#:~:text=For%20best%20results%20in%20treating,usually%20around%20November%20or%20December.

The manufacturers of Ausmectin Sheep Drench do not provide a list of detailed ingredients as these are considered 'intellectual property' or 'trade secrets' and are not required to be listed on their registered label.

Ausmectin Sheep Drench (Ivermectin) is only registered for use on sheep. It is important to note that Ivermectin sheep drench is not specifically formulated for use in dogs. We recommend not using Ausmectin Ivermectin sheep drenches on your dog's off-label' without consulting a veterinarian. There is a risk that using the wrong dosage or administering the medication incorrectly could harm your dogs.

The use of Ivermectin in lactating ewes where milk or milk products may be used for human consumption is not recommended. This is because Ivermectin can be excreted in milk, and its residues can persist in milk for a prolonged period. Consumption of milk or milk products from animals treated with Ivermectin can lead to adverse effects in humans, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. In severe cases, it can also cause anaphylactic shock. Therefore, to avoid any potential risks to human health, it is recommended to withhold milk or milk products from lactating ewes treated with Ivermectin. The milk Withholding Period (WHP) for Ausmectin Sheep Drench advises 'not to use the product on lactating ewes or within 28 days of lambing where milk or milk products may be used for human consumption'.

Ausmectin Sheep Drench is not registered for use for goats. However, we have a range of Goat Products for your consideration. You also have the option of contacting your local veterinarian, who would be able to provide you with an off-label recommendation as we are bound to the AVPM registration of use.