Veterinary Medicinal Products (dips, injectables, pour ons and sprays) authorised in the UK for use against ectoparasites in sheep (Products which are no longer authorised may be used until the expiry of their shelf life) Products are listed in alphabetical order within each table The latest update to this booklet is available on the VMD website at www.vmd.gov.uk This version was revised on 14 April 2004
TABLE 1 ORGANOPHOSPHORUS SHEEP DIPS : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT SHEEP SCAB METHOD OF DELIVERY AND Coopers Ectoforce Sheep Dip Vm 00201/4168 Schering-plough Ltd Breakspear Road South Harefield Uxbridge Middx UB9 6LS 01895 626166 DIAZINON Water soluble sachet For the prevention and treatment of blowfly strike, ticks, keds, lice and scab infestations.. 35 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. Osmonds Gold Fleece Sheep Dip Vm 12597/4028 Cross VetPharm Group Broomhill Road Tallaght Dublin 24 Ireland DIAZINON Hand operated pump For the prevention and treatment of blowfly strike, ticks, keds, lice and scab infestations on sheep. 35 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. 00-353-1 4515011/451552 Paracide Plus Vm 14016/4007 Animax Ltd. Shepherds Grove West Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP31 2AR DIAZINON Team Sprayer CTU system For the control of sheep scab, blowfly, ticks, keds and lice on sheep. 35 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. 01359 252181
TABLE 2 NON ORGANOPHOSPHORUS SHEEP DIPS : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT SHEEP SCAB Auriplak Fly and Scab Dip Vm 11188/4008 Virbac Ltd Woolpit Business Park Windmill Avenue Woolpit Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9UP 01359 243243 CYPERMETHRIN For the control and treatment of blowfly strike, lice, keds and ticks on sheep by plunge dipping after dilution of the product with water. For the treatment and control of sheep scab, caused by pyrethroid sensitive mites, at a single dipping. A single treatment will provide up to 8 weeks control of Blowfly strike. Re-treatment may be necessary within a shorter interval depending on the level of challenge, weather conditions and the timing of the first dipping. 12 This product must not be used on sheep producing milk for human consumption. Ecofleece Sheep Dip Vm 12597/4017 Cross Vetpharm Group Ltd Broomhill Road Tallaght Dublin 24 Ireland 00353 1 4515011/4515522 CYPERMETHRIN For the control and treatment of blowfly strike, lice, keds and ticks on sheep. For the treatment and control of sheep scab, caused by pyrethroid sensitive mites. A single treatment will provide up to 8 weeks control of Blowfly strike. Re-treatment may be necessary within a shorter interval depending on the level of challenge, weather conditions and the timing of the first dipping. 12 This product must not be used on sheep producing milk for human consumption. Robust Vm 12501/4118 Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd New Cambridge House Litlington Nr Royston Herts SG8 0SS CYPERMETHRIN For use on sheep as a plunge dip after dilution of the product with water: for the control of blowfly strike. For the treatment and control of lice and ticks. For the control of scab caused by pyrethroidsensitive mites. Prevents blowfly strike for up to 10 weeks. 18 Not to be used in sheep producing milk for human consumption. 01763 850850
TABLE 3 NON-ORGANOPHOSPHORUS SHEEP DIPS : S AVAILABLE OTHER THAN TREATING SHEEP SCAB (OP OR NON-OP) Taktic Vm 01708/4409 AMITRAZ Sheep - for the treatment and control of ticks, lice and keds. 21 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. Intervet UK Ltd Walton Manor Walton Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK7 7AJ Treatment should be repeated after 14 days and thereafter if signs of reinfestation appear. A single treatment will kill ticks and provide protection against reinfestation for up to 6 weeks. 01908 665050
TABLE 4 SPRAY AND POUR-ONS - AVAILABLE TO TREAT BLOWFLY STRIKE (THESE S ARE NOT AUTHORISED AGAINST SHEEP SCAB) METHOD OF APPLICATION SHEEP (6) SHEEP PERIOD IN HOURS Clik Vm 12501/4054 Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd New Cambridge House Litlington Nr Royston Herts SG8 0SS DICYCLANIL Pour-on For the prevention and treatment of blowfly strike in sheep. 20 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption 01763 850850 Coopers Spot On Insecticide Vm 00201/4121 Schering-Plough Ltd Breakspear Road South Harefield Uxbridge UB9 6LS 01895 626000 DELTAMETHRIN Pour-on For control of headfly induced lesions, ticks and keds and established blowfly strike. Application to the midpoint of the shoulders of sheep will provide useful control of ticks attaching to animals of all ages, for up to six weeks after treatment. Application to the mid point of the shoulders of sheep in short or long fleece will reduce the incidence of biting louse or ked infestation over a 4-6 week period after treatment. 7 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption.
Crovect Pour On Vm 12501/4126 Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd New Cambridge House Litlington Nr Royston Herts SG8 0SS CYPERMETHRIN Pour on For the treatment and control of ticks, headflies and biting lice in sheep. For the prevention and treatment of blowfly strike in sheep. Provides 4 weeks protection against headflies, 3 weeks protection against ticks, 6-8 weeks protection against blowfly strike. 3 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. 01763 850850
TABLE 4 SPRAY AND POUR-ONS - AVAILABLE TO TREAT BLOWFLY STRIKE (THESE S ARE NOT AUTHORISED AGAINST SHEEP SCAB) METHOD OF APPLICATION SHEEP (6) SHEEP PERIOD IN HOURS Dysect Sheep Pour on Vm 01596/4301 Fort Dodge Animal Health Ltd Flanders Road Hedge End Southampton SO3 4QH ALPHA- CYPERMETHRIN Pour-on For the control and treatment of blowfly strike on sheep and lambs and for the treatment of lice and ticks on sheep. Reduces the incidence of head fly strike in sheep and lambs for up to 6 weeks. 28 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. 01489 781711 Vetrazin Pour-On Vm 12501/4034 Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd CYROMAZINE 6% (Non-OP) Pour-on For the prevention of blowfly strike in sheep and lambs for 10 weeks after dosing. 3 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. New Cambridge House Litlington Nr Royston Herts SG8 0SS 01763 850850
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB Cydectin 1% Injectable solution for sheep Vm 01596/4257 Fort Dodge Animal Health Ltd Flanders Road Hedge End Southampton SO3 4QH 01489 781711 MOXIDECTIN CYDECTIN is used for: Prevention and treatment of Psoroptic mange (Psoroptes ovis): Clinical cure: 2 injections 10 days apart Preventive efficacy: 1 injection Treatment and control of infections caused by moxidectin sensitive strains of: Gastro-intestinal nematodes: Haemonchus contortus Ostertagia (Teladorsagia) circumcincta (including inhibited larvae) Trichostrongylus axei (adults) Trichostrongylus colubriformis (adults and L3) Nematodiris spathiger (adults) Cooperia curticei (adults) Cooperia punctata (adults) Gaigeria pachyscelis (L3) Oesophagostomum columbianum (L3) Chabertia ovina (adults) 70 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. Respiratory tract nematode: Dictyocaulus filaria (adults) Larvae of Diptera Oestrus ovis: L1, L2, L3 CYDECTIN has a persistant effect in preventing infection or reinfection for: at least two weeks against Psoroptes ovis 5 weeks against Ostartagia circumcincta and Haemonchus contortus 4 weeks against Gaigaria pachyscelis and Oesophagostomum columbianum 2 weeks against Trichostrongylus colubriformis Trials have shown that CYDETCIN may be effective against strains od Haemonchus contortus resistant to benzimidazoles, ivermectin and doramectin.for the prevention and treatment of sheep scab
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB Dectomax Vm 11990/4024 Chanelle Animal Health Ltd 7 Rodney Street Liverpool L1 9HZ DORAMECTIN For treatment and control of Psoroptes ovis (sheep scab mite) and for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms and nasal bots. Mange mites Psoroptes ovis Gastrointestinal roundworms (Adults and fourth stage larvae (L4) unless otherwise indicated): 56 Not permitted for use in dairy ewes used to produce milk for human consumption Chabertia ovina (adults only) Cooperia curticei (L4 only) C. oncophora Gaigeria pachyscelis Haemonchus contortus N. battus (L4 only) Ostertagia (Teladorsagia) circumcincta* Oesophagostomum columbianum Strongyloides papillosus Trichostrongylus axei T. colubriformis T. vitrinus Trichuris spp (adults only) *Inhibited larval stages (L4) including strains that are benzimidazole resistant, are also controlled. For effective treatment and control of both adults and L4 larvae of Nematodirus battus a dose rate of 300 mcg/kg is required Lungworms: Dictyocaulus filaria (Adults only) Nasal bots (1st, 2nd and 3rd instar larvae) Oestrus ovis
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB Dectomax Injectable Solution for cattle & sheep Vm 00057/4094 Pfizer Limited Sandwich Kent CT13 9NJ 01304 616161 DORAMECTIN For the treatment and control of Psoroptes ovis (Sheep scab mite) and for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms and nasal bots. Mange mites Psoroptes ovis Gastrointestinal roundworms (Adults and fourth stage larvae (L4) unless otherwise indicated): Chabertia ovina (adults only) Cooperia curticei (L4 only) C.oncophora Gaigeria pachycelis Haemonchus contortus Nematodirus battus (L4 only) 1 Oesophazostomum columbianum Ostertagia (Teladorsagia) circumcincta* Strongyloides papillobus Trichostrongylus axei T.colubriformis T.vitrinus Trichuvis spp. (adult only) * Inhibited larval stages (L 4) including strains that are benzimidazole resistant, are also controlled. 70 Dectomax is not permitted for use in dairy ewes used to produce milk for human consumption. 1 For effective treatment and control of both adults and L4 larvae of Nematodirus battus a dose rate of 300 mcg/kg is required. Nasal bots (1st, 2nd and 3rd instar larvae) Oestrus ovis
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB Depidex Injection 12501/4085 Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd New Cambridge House Litlington Nr Royston Herts UK 01763 850850 IVERMECTIN Depidex Injection is indicated for the treatment and control of psoroptic mange (sheep scab), gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms and nasal bots of sheep. At recommended dose rate Depidex Injection effectively controls the following parasites in sheep: Gastriontestinal roundworms (adult and fourth stage larvae): Ostertagia circumcincta, O. trifurcata, Haemonchus contortus, Trichostrongylus axei (adults), Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Trichostrongylus vitrinus (adults), Cooperia curticea, Oesophagostonum venulosum, Oesophagostonum columbian, Nematodirus filicollis, Chabertia ovina, Trichuris ovis (adults). 42 Should not be used in lactating ewes producing milk for human consumption Inhibited larval stages and benzimidazole resistant strains of Haemonchus contortus and Ostergia circumcincta are also controlled. Lungworms: Dictyocaulus filaria (adults and fourth stage larvae), Protostrongylus rufescens (adults). Mange mites: Psoroptes ovis Nasal bot: Oestrus ovis (all larval stages).
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB Ivomec Classic Injection for Cattle and Sheep Vm 08327/4188 IVERMECTIN For treatment and control of mange mites, sheep scab, gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, and nasal bots. 42 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. Merial Animal Health Ltd Sandringham House Harlow Business Park Harlow Essex CM19 5TG 01279 775858
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB Noromectin Injection for Sheep Vm02000/4186 Norbrook Laboratories Ltd Station Works Newry County Down N Ireland BT35 6PU 028302 60200 IVERMECTIN Noromectin Injection for Sheep is indicated for the treatment and control of psoroptic mange (sheep scab), gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms and nasal bots of sheep. Noromectin Injection for Sheep at the recommended dosage level of 200 mcg ivermectin per kg bodyweight effectively controls the following parasites of sheep: Gastrointestinal roundworms (adults and fourth stage larvae): Ostertagia circumcincta, O. trifurcata, Haemonchus contortus, Trichostrongylus axei (adults), Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Trichostrongylus vitrinus (adults), Cooperia curticei, Oesophagostomum venulosum, Oesophagostomum columbianum, Nematodirus filicollis, Chabertia ovina, Trichuris ovis (adults). 42 Not to be used in lactating ewes producing milk for human consumption. Inhibited larval stages and benzimidazole resistant strains of Haemonchus contortus and Ostertagia circumcincta are also controlled. Lungworms: Dictyocaulus filaria (adults and fourth stage larvae), Protostrongylus rufescens (adults). Mange Mites: Psoroptes ovis Nasal Bot: Oestrus ovis (all larval stages)
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB Noromectin Multi Injection 02000/4174 Norbrook Laboratories Limited Station Works Newry County Down Northern Ireland BT35 6JP 028302 60200 IVERMECTIN For the treatment and control of psoroptic mange (sheep scab), gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms and nasal bots of sheep. At the recommended dosage level of 200 mcg Ivermectin per kg bodyweight the product effectively controls the following parasites of sheep: Gastrointestinal roundworms (adults and fourth stage larvae): Ostertagia circumcincta, O. trifurcata, Haemonchus contortus, Trichostrongylus axei (adults), Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Trichostrongylus vitrinus (adults), Cooperia curticei, Oesophagostomum venulosum, Oesophagostomum columbianum, Nematodirus filicollis, Chabertia ovina, Trichuris ovis (adults) 42 Should not be used in lactating ewes producing milk for human consumption Inhibited larval stages and benzimidazole resistant strains of Haemonchus contortus and Ostertagia circumcincta ar also controlled Lungworms: Dictyocaulus filaria (adults and fourth stage larvae), Protostrongylus rufescens (adults) Mange Mites: Psoroptes ovis Nasal Bots: Oesirvus evils (all larval stages)
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB Panomec Injection for Cattle, Sheep and Pigs Vm 08327/4193 IVERMECTIN Sheep - for the treatment and control of sheep scab, gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms and nasal bots. 42 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. Merial Animal Health Sandringham House Harlow Business Park Harlow Essex CM19 5TG 01279 775858
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB Paramectin Injection for Sheep Vm02000/4201 Norbrook Laboratories Ltd 105 Armagh Road Newry Co Down N Ireland BT35 6PU 028302 60200 IVERMECTIN Paramectin Injection for Sheep is indicated for the treatment and control of psoroptic mange (sheep scab), gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms and nasal bots of sheep. Paraomectin Injection for Sheep at the recommended dosage level of 200 mcg ivermectin per kg bodyweight effectively controls the following parasites of sheep: Gastrointestinal roundworms (adults and fourth stage larvae): Ostertagia circumcincta, O. trifurcata, Haemonchus contortus, Trichostrongylus axei (adults), Trichostrongylus colubriformis, Trichostrongylus vitrinus (adults), Cooperia curticei, Oesophagostomum venulosum, Oesophagostomum columbianum, Nematodirus filicollis, Chabertia ovina, Trichuris ovis (adults). 42 Not to be used in lactating ewes producing milk for human consumption. Inhibited larval stages and benzimidazole resistant strains of Haemonchus contortus and Ostertagia circumcincta are also controlled. Lungworms: Dictyocaulus filaria (adults and fourth stage larvae), Protostrongylus rufescens (adults). Mange Mites: Psoroptes ovis Nasal Bot: Oestrus ovis (all larval stages)
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB NAME AND No AND TELEPHONE No Prontax 1% Injectable Solution for cattle, sheep & pigs Vm 00057/4160 DORAMECTIN For treatment and control of sheep scab mite and for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms and nasal bots. 56 Not to be used in animals producing milk for human consumption. Pfizer Ltd Ramsgate Road Sandwich Kent CT13 9NJ 01304 616161
INJECTABLE S : S AVAILABLE TO TREAT AND CONTROL SHEEP SCAB NAME AND No AND TELEPHONE No Zermex 1% w/v Injectable solution for sheep Vm 01596/4298 Fort Dodge Animal Health Ltd Flanders Road Hedge End Southampton SO30 4QH 01489 781711 MOXIDECTIN Prevention and treatment of Psoroptic mange (Psoroptes ovis): Clinical cure:2 injections 10 days apart Preventive efficacy:1 injection Treatment and control of infections caused by moxidectin sensitive strains of: Gastro-intestinal nematodes: Haemonchus contortus Ostertagia (Teladorsagia) circumcincta (including inhibited larvae) Trichostrongylus axei (adults) Trichostrongylus colubriformis (adults and L3) Nematodirus spathiger (adults) Cooperia curticei (adults) Cooperia punctata (adults) Gaigeria pachyscelis (L3) Oesophagostomum columbianum (L3) Chabertia ovina (adults) 70 Not for use in sheep producing milk for human consumption or industrial purposes, including the dry period. Respiratory tract nematode: Dictyocaulus filaria (adults) Larvae of Diptera Oestrus ovis : L1, L2, L3 ZERMEX has a persistent effect in preventing infection or reinfection for: At least 4 weeks against Psoroptes ovis 5 weeks against Ostertagia circumcincta and Haemonchus contortus 4 weeks against Gaigeria pachyscelis and Oesophagostomum columbianum 2 weeks against Trichostrongylus colubriformis