Coopers Animal Health and Shumba Group

BIMECTIN INJECTION

Description

For the control of worms and blue ticks in cattle and sheep, as well as worms and mange mites in pigs. Effective against all species of gastro-intestinal worms, including the 4th stage larvae, and blue ticks (R B decoloratus and R B microplus), including those resistant to topical acaricides. Bimectin is also effective against Thelazia eye worms, nasal worm in sheep, sarcoptic and psoriatic mange mites and sucking lice.

Bimectin prevents re-infection with worms for 14 to 21 days depending on species. As the larvae are killed, pasture re-infestation is controlled for 6 to 8 weeks. Blue ticks are controlled for a minimum of 3 weeks.

Effective Use

Worms and blue ticks
Gastro-intestinal worms including 4th stage larvae
Mange mites and sucking lice

Contents

1% Ivermectin

Pack Size

50ml, 500ml, 250ml

Directions for Use
  • Bimectin Injection should be given subcutaneously only.
  • Inject under the loose skin in front or behind the shoulder.
  • Use of a 16 gauge, 15 to 20 mm (3/4 inch) needle is suggested.
  • Use sterile equipment
  • Cattle and Sheep and goats: 1ml per 50 kg body mass
  • Pigs: 1 ml per 33 kg body mass by subcutaneous, in the neck
Withdrawal Period
  • Cattle and sheep destined for human consumption: 49 days
  • Pigs: 49 days
Precautions
  • Use a sterile needle to withdraw Bimectin from the bottle.
  • Use total contents within one month of withdrawing the first dose.
  • Keep in a safe, cool place away from light and from children and uninformed persons.
  • Some transient irritation may be observed following injection.
  • Not for use in animals providing milk for human consumption.