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Ivermectin 16 g/L

Use

For the treatment of, and protection against, blowfly strike on sheep for up to 12 weeks under low to moderate fly pressure and treatment of biting lice by jetting in long woolled sheep.

Period of protection

Up to 12 weeks for fly’s.

Dosage and Administration

This product is a concentrate for use in sheep of all ages. The product is NOT to be used undiluted. The 16.0 g/L Ivermectin concentrate is diluted 1:500 and applied by jetting for the treatment of, and protection against, sheep blowy strike and by hand jetting for long-wool lice treatment. Dilute before use. Use diluted jetting fluid within 28 days of dilution.

JETTING: AKULA CONCENTRATE FOR FLY AND LICE requires dilution with water prior to use as a jetting fluid. 

Mixing Instructions

Ensure equipment is thoroughly cleaned prior to use. Akula should be mixed with water in a container of known volume. Testing has confirmed that Akula mixes with water of various hardness. Use either a jetting handpiece with multiple nozzles that can be combed through the fleece or a (Dutjet) jetting wand. The jetting handpiece should deliver a penetrating jet of fluid without producing a spray or mist. A modified Harrington jetting race can also be used. It should be noted the effectiveness of various races differ and testing has not been performed on all types of races available.

Doses

Prevention of Blowfly Strike by Jetting, treating existing flystrike by Jetting or hand dressing use 200mL per 100L of water and apply 2.5L per head – 1000 doses Treatment of lice in long wool use 200mL per 100L of water and apply 0.5L per month of wool growth – 555 doses at 9 months wool growth

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