Cattleguard pour-on for cattle and red deer is an endectocide with efficacy in treating and controlling moxidectin-sensitive internal and external parasites in cattle and lungworm, and roundworms in red deer. Moxidectin is a second generation macrocyclic lactone endectocide. Broad Spectrum Cattleguard pour-on for cattle and red deer is efficacious against roundworms, lungworm, cattle tick, lice and mites which infect cattle, and lungworm and roundworms of red deer.
Description
- Cattleguard Pour-On endectocide is a ready to use, clear solution containing 5g/L moxidectin.
- Cattleguard pour-on for cattle and red deer is an endectocide with efficacy in treating and controlling moxidectin-sensitive internal and external parasites in cattle and lungworm, and roundworms in red deer. Moxidectin is a second generation macrocyclic lactone endectocide.
Recommendations for 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.
Spectrum of Activity
CATTLE
CATTLEGUARD® POUR-ON FOR CATTLE AND RED DEER, a member of the macrocyclic lactone family of chemicals, is effective in the treatment and control of the following parasites affecting cattle:
Gastrointestinal (adult and larval (L4) nematodes)
- Haemonchus placei
- Ostertagia ostertagi ( 0. lyrata) small brown stomach worm including inhibited larvae)
- Trichostrongylus axei (stomach hair worm)
- Trichostrongylus colubriformis (black scour worm)
- Trichostrongylus longispicularis
- Cooperia oncophora (C. surnabada/C. mcmasteri) (small intestinal worm)
- Cooperia pectinata
- Nematodirus helvetianus
- Bunostomum phlebotomum (hookworm)
- Oesophagostomum radiatum (nodule worm)
- Trichuris spp
Lungworm
- Dictyocaulus viviparus
Cattle Tick
- Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus
Lice
- Linognathus vituli
- Haematopinus eurysternus
- Solenopotes capillatus
- Bovicola bovis
Mange Mites
- Chorioptes bovis
CATTLEGUARD® is effective in the treatment and aid in control of:
- Buffalo Fly
- Haematobia irritans exigua
Persistent activity
In cattle, following a single application at the recommended dose rate, CATTLEGUARD® POUR-ON FOR CATTLE AND RED DEER prevents re-infection with the following parasite species:
Parasite species Persistent protection period
- Ostertagia ostertagi (O.lyrata) 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
Cattle Tick (Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus) Control
CATTLEGUARD® is effective for treatment and control of cattle tick on cattle, including strains resistant to organophosphates, synthetic pyrethroids and amidines.
The persistent activity of CATTLEGUARD® prevents the development of viable cattle tick (Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus) for 21 days after treatment. For strategic programs treatment at 21 day intervals is recommended.
Some engorged females continue to drop for up to three days after the first treatment, and these may lay some viable eggs. This should be taken into account when planning a strategic dipping program.
Buffalo Fly (Haematobia irritans exigua) Control
The persistent activity of CATTLEGUARD® POUR-ON FOR CATTLE AND RED DEER can be used as an aid in the control of buffalo fly (Haematobia irritans exigua) for up to 14 days after treatment.
DEER
In addition, CATTLEGUARD® POUR-ON FOR CATTLE AND RED DEER can be used to treat and control the following parasites of red deer.
Lungworm
- Dictyocaulus viviparous
Gastrointestinal
- Haemonchus spp.
- Ostertagia spp.
- Trichostrongylus spp.
- Oesophagostomum spp.
Persistent Activity against Deer Parasites
Parasite species Persistent protection period:
- Ostertagia spp. 42 days
- Oesophagostomum spp. 42 days
- Dictyocaulus viviparus 42 days
Resistance may develop to any chemical.