Instructions for use of Ivermek for animals and dosage for cattle, analogues

The cattle population systematically needs anthelmintic treatment. Animals can become infected with worms in the pasture, when drinking water, during the period of stall keeping from each other. Farmers use a variety of drugs. "Ivermek", in accordance with the instructions for use for cattle animals, is a complex preparation capable of acting on many groups of helminths.

Composition and release form of the drug

"Ivermek" is a domestic anthelmintic drug intended for animals. The complex action allows you to use it for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. Suitable for the treatment of lichen, arachnoentomoses, mixed helminthic invasions.

• ivermectin - 10 milligrams;
• tocopherol acetate - 40 milligrams.

And auxiliary components:

• demitylacetamide - 400 milligrams;
• polyethylene glycol-660-hydrokeystearate - 150 milligrams;
• benzyl alcohol - 10 milligrams;
• distilled water for injection - up to 1 milliliter.

It is a transparent, opalescent liquid. The medicine may be colorless or light yellow. It is packaged in dark glass bottles with a capacity of 500, 400, 250, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 1 ml, closed with rubber stoppers with reinforcement with aluminum caps. Or in non-transparent polymer bottles with plastic screw caps.

The injection form is used for cows, deer, sheep, goats, pigs. The oral form is suitable for poultry (chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, quails).

Advantages and disadvantages

Ivermek cattle is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

Injections must be done with rubber gloves, the injection site is treated with an alcohol solution, disposable sterile syringes are used.

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Pharmacology and biological effects

The main active ingredient of the drug is ivermectin, it is active against pulmonary, gastrointestinal nematodes (larvae and sexually mature individuals), gadfly larva, bloodsuckers, and various types of ticks. Chlorine ions, penetrating the membranes of the nerve and muscle cells of the parasites, prevent the passage of nerve impulses, this causes paralysis and death of parasites. In veterinary medicine, it is used to treat cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry.

After injection, ivermectin quickly enters the systemic circulation and organs, acts for 1.5-2 weeks, and is excreted by the kidneys. Found in bile and cow milk. The medicine belongs to substances moderately hazardous to humans, it is toxic to fish and bees. Ivermectin is a hazard class 1 substance (extremely toxic to humans) in high concentration.

Remains of Ivermek must not be poured into water bodies. Drug containers are not reused and disposed of according to the instructions.

Instructions for use and doses for cattle

Ivermek is used for cattle in cases of cattle diseases:

• psoroptosis;
• sarcoptic mange;
• sifunculatosis;
• hypodermatosis;
• chorioptosis;
• thelaziosis;
• trichocephalosis;
• strongilatosis.

Used for mixed parasitic infections. The processing of livestock is carried out before the beginning of the stall period and before being brought to pasture. From the gadfly larvae, animals are treated when the insects stop flying.

Ivermek is injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly into the neck or croup. It is used once, the dosage is 1 ml of the finished solution for every 50 kilograms of animal weight. In severe cases of sarcoptic mange, the drug is administered twice with an interval of 1-1.5 weeks.

For cows, if the volume of the drug exceeds 10 milliliters, it is administered in several areas of 2-3 milliliters.

The drug is not prescribed for pregnant cows. Healthy calves over 3 months of age can be pricked safely. Before introducing Ivermek to the entire herd, a control group of 7-10 animals is selected. Adult cows and calves are injected into it to check for complications. If the animals tolerate the drug well, the rest of the livestock is treated after 3 days.

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Side effects

In some animals, after injection, depression is observed, loss of appetite, diarrhea may occur. Calves may have a slight rise in temperature. The condition of the animals is normalized after 2-3 days and does not require treatment. If symptoms persist, call your veterinarian.

When "Ivermek" is contraindicated

The drug is not used for lactating cows, weakened and sick animals. After treatment, milk can be consumed in 28 days, the same period must pass before the slaughter of livestock. Do not administer Ivermek to pregnant animals.

Special instructions and measures for personal prevention

Livestock injections are carried out in long-sleeved gowns, hands must be in protective gloves. Eating, smoking and drinking is prohibited while using Ivermek. Do not use the product for people with allergies. After work, be sure to wash your hands with detergents. The skin and eyes, if the drug has got into them, are washed with running water. In case of accidental consumption of the drug inside, the victim needs to urgently contact a medical institution, explain to the toxicologist which drug has been taken.

Storage conditions and shelf life

The shelf life of the medicine is 2 years from the date of manufacture. The drug is stored in places far from children, animals, away from direct sunlight, do not heat above +25 ° C. Do not place drug packages next to food or feed.After opening the container, the drug should be used within 42 days. Therefore, the date of its opening is put on the bottle. It is forbidden to use the medicine after the expiration date.

Cost and analogues

The cost of the drug depends on the volume of the bottle. An ampoule of 1 milliliter costs less than 100 rubles, with a large number of animals it is more profitable to purchase a bottle with a capacity of 50-100 milliliters, its price is about 400 rubles.

The analogs of the tool are:

• "Novomek" - has the same active ingredient and a longer shelf life, 5 years;
• Baymek is a drug with an identical composition, produced by the German pharmaceutical company Bayer;
• "Ganamectin" is a medicine with an identical active substance, the term of use is 4 years.

Ivermek and its analogs are purchased in veterinary pharmacies, no prescription is required for it.