Cydectin Oral Drench For Sheep (Moxidectin)

Tips For Use

When to Use Cydectin Oral Sheep Drench:

1. On high-risk pastures with moderate to high larval contamination – Use Cydectin Oral when sheep are on or will be moved to high-risk pastures which have moderate to high contamination with larval parasites.
2. Prelambing – Before lambing, ewes lose some of their natural resistance to worm infections. The persistent activity of Cydectin Oral allows good worm control, with minimum need to handle the animals during this important time.
3. When rotating to an ML drench – It is important to use effective drenches on your property. If ML drenches still give effective control on your property and you have high-risk pastures, then Cydectin Oral is the ideal drench to use as the ML drench in your rotation. As a highly potent chemical, it effectively controls susceptible worms and may help delay resistance compared to a less potent chemical.
4. In combination with other drenches – Drenching with a combination of actives from different drench families provides a potent tool to fight resistance in worms. Producers wanting an effective triple combination could use an ML such as Cydectin Oral, then follow this immediately with a dose of Duocare® plus Selenium (mixing of these products before application should only be done under the supervision of a veterinarian). Cydectin LV is another option when a combination is needed, as it can be mixed with a naphthalophos drench.
5. Quarantine –  The high potency necessary for successful quarantine treatments is best achieved by employing drenches from at least three, but preferably four families (white, clear, ML and naphthalophos) at the same time. This can be achieved by dosing sheep with products containing the right actives (mixing products prior to application should only be done under veterinary supervision unless a label provides mixing instructions). Cydectin Oral can provide the ML component of a quarantine treatment and can be used in conjunction with Virbac Duocare plus Selenium (white and clear) to deliver three dench families. It can also be used with a Virbac Combat/Duocare LV plus selenium mixture to provide four drench families.
6. Drench resistance testing –  It is essential to understand the resistance level of the various drench families on a particular property. Faecal egg count reduction tests (FECRTs) provide objective measurements of which drenches are working and which fall below the efficacy required for good worm control (i.e. 95% efficacy). FECRTs should be conducted every two to three years to monitor any changes in resistance levels.
7. Worm Testing – Worm egg counts provide valuable information to optimise drench timing. Egg counts will show if a drench is not required because of low worm numbers but will also reveal production limiting worm infections before clinical signs such as scouring or wasting are evident. A larval differentiation assay provides identification of the worm species present so that the optimal type of drench can be selected.

Notes:

• Cydectin Oral Drench for Sheep has a wide margin of safety when used as recommended and is readily accepted by sheep.
• Cydectin Oral Drench for Sheep is safe to use concurrently with other treatments, including fluke treatments and vaccines.
• Cydectin Oral Drench for Sheep is not recommended for goats as safety and efficacy have not been evaluated.

General Directions:

Resistance and Worm Control Programs:

• It is advisable that a drench resistance test be conducted before any drench is used.
• Ask your local veterinary practitioner or animal health advisor for recommended parasite management practices for your area.

Safety Directions:

• Poisonous if Swallowed.
• It will irritate the eyes and skin.
• Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• When opening the container and pouring large quantities, wear elbow-length PVC gloves.
• Wash hands after use. After each day’s use, wash gloves.

Storage:

• 30ºC (Room temperature) and protect from sunlight.
• Do not freeze.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly.
• Additional information is listed in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

​This information and product advice is not intended as 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.​