Triguard Triple Combination Drench for Sheep

Tips For Use

Correct Drenching Technique Oral Sheep Worming

Contraindications:

• This product should not be administered to sheep that are dehydrated or unwell. Contraindicated for use in lambs under six (6) weeks of age.
• Contraindicated for use in lambs less than 15 kg body weight.
• This product should not be used when selenium intake from pasture is high or selenium is provided by other means (such as top dressing, vaccine, pellets, or selenium drenches) if blood  Selenium levels at treatment are high.
• Users can determine selenium status by consulting their veterinarian.

Precautions:
Safety to Sheep

• Selenium can have toxic effects, particularly in sheep with liver damage that graze in areas where plants containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids are present.
• Because Triguard contains levamisole, exercise care when handling weak, pregnant and young animals to avoid unnecessary stress.
• Avoid yarding animals off-feed overnight, and ensure animals have access to water when yarded before drenching.
• Stress and lack of feed or water may enhance the chance of levamisole toxicity, even with the recommended dose.
• The recommended dose should not be exceeded except under veterinary supervision. Some sheep may cough slightly after treatment.
• This passing response is of no consequence.

Resistance:

• Where Barber’s Pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is known to be resistant to macrocyclic lactones and benzimidazoles and imidazothiazoles (levamisole/morantel), Triguard may have limited efficacy.
• Resistance may develop to any drench. However, studies have shown that using combination drenches, such as Triguard, can significantly delay the development of resistance.
• Ask your local veterinary practitioner or animal health adviser for recommended parasite management practices for your area to reduce the development of resistance.
• A drench-resistance test should be conducted before any drench is used.
• Triguard can also be used as a quarantine drench to prevent the introduction of resistant strains of roundworms onto a property.
• When used as a quarantine drench, it is advisable to hold treated sheep in treatment yards or on contaminated paddocks for 24 hours after treatment before introduction.
• Triguard also provides a selenium and cobalt supplement for sheep raised in selenium and/or cobalt-deficient areas.

Safety Directions:

• It is harmful if swallowed.
• It may irritate the eyes and skin.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Wash hands after use.
• When using the product, wear elbow-length rubber gloves.
• After each day’s use, wash your gloves.
• Harmful in contact with skin.
• Harmful if inhaled.
• Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray.
• Do not get on clothing.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• If swallowed, rinse your mouth and call a poison centre or doctor if you feel unwell.
• Do not induce vomiting.
• If inhaled, remove the victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage:

• Store below 30oC (Room Temperature) away from light.
• Store in a closed container in a dry, well-ventilated place.
• Keep cool.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.  Phone Australia 131126.
• If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly.
• Additional information is supplied 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.​