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Moxidectin 5 g/L. Moxidectin is part of the Macrocylic Lactones group of chemicals. It works by interrupting the nervous systems of parasites, leading to paralysis and eventual death.

Use

For the treatment and control of moxidectin sensitive internal and external parasites of cattle and for the treatment and control of lungworm and gastrointestinal roundworms of red deer. Maximo Pour-on for Cattle and Red Deer is an endectocide with efficacy in treating and controlling internal and external parasites in cattle and lungworm and roundworm in red deer. Moxidectin is a second generation macrocyclic lactone endectocide. It is effective against parasites sensitive to this family. Resistance can occur to any anthelmintic.

Period of Protection

At the recommended dose rate, Maximo Pour-on for Cattle and Red Deer prevents reinfection with the following parasite species in cattle:

Ostertagia ostertagi (O. lyrata)(including inhibited stages) - 42 days

Haemonchus placei - 28 days

Trichostrongylus axei - 28 days

Dictyocaulus viviparus - 42 days

Oesophagostomum radiatum - 42 days

Bunostomum phlebotomum - 42 days

Nematodirus helvetianus - 21 days

Dosage and Administration

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Maximo Pour-on for Cattle and Red Deer should be applied along the top of the back from withers to the base of the tail. Do not retreat deer within 60 days.

Volume to use is 1 mL per 10 kg liveweight for calves, cattle and red deer. This will administer the correct dose of 0.5 mg/kg liveweight.

Maximo Pour-on for Cattle and Red Deer can be used for lactating dairy cattle, but DO NOT treat lactating cattle for 21 days after last treatment.

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5L and 20L