Introduction

Company name: Schering-Plough Animal Health

Address: Division of Schering-Plough Ltd

Breakspear Road South

Harefield, Uxbridge

Middlesex UB9 6LS

Telephone: 01895 626000

Fax: 01895 672429

Email: spahuk@spcorp.com

Website: www.spah.co.uk

Presentation

A clear, pale gold, oil-based, ready-to-use topical ectoparasiticide containing deltamethrin 1% w/v.

Uses

A topical application for the control of lice and flies on cattle and ticks, lice, keds and established blowfly strike on sheep and ticks and lice on lambs.

On cattle

For the control of both sucking and biting lice, including Damalinia bovis, Solenopotes capillatus, Linognathus vituli, and Haematopinus eurysternus on all cattle including dairy cattle producing milk for human consumption. Also as an aid in the control of both biting and nuisance flies including Haematobia irritans, Stomoxys calcitrans, Musca species and Hydrotaea irritans.

On sheep

For control of ticks (Ixodes ricinus), lice and keds and established blowfly strike.

Dosage and administration

Dose

Cattle - 10 ml.

Sheep - 5 ml.

Lambs (under 10kg bodyweight or 1 month of age): – 2.5ml.

Administration

Apply a single dose with the special `Squeeze' n' Pour' dispenser pack or the Coopers Spot On Applicator on one spot on the mid-line of the back at the shoulders as directed on dispenser or applicator gun pack. For headfly and blowfly strike on sheep see following specific indication directions.

Lice on cattle

One application will generally eradicate all lice. Complete clearance of all lice may take 4–5 weeks during which time lice hatch from the eggs and are killed. A very few lice may survive on a small minority of animals. Therefore it may be necessary on rare occasions to re-treat an animal 6 to 8 weeks later.

Flies on cattle

To control biting and non-biting flies, frequency of treatment will depend on numbers and species of flies present. Where horn flies predominate good control can be expected for 4–8 weeks. Treatment for fly control should not be repeated within four weeks.

Ticks on sheep

Application to the mid-point of the shoulders will provide useful control of ticks attaching to animals of all ages, for up to six weeks after treatment.

Keds and lice on sheep

Application to the mid-point of the shoulders of sheep in short or long fleece will reduce the incidence of a biting louse or ked infestation over a 4–6 week period after treatment.

N.B. For control of ticks, keds and lice on sheep the fleece should be parted and Spot On applied to the skin of the animal.

Established blowfly strike on sheep

Apply directly to the maggot infested area as soon as fly strike is seen. One application will ensure blowfly larvae are killed in a short time. In the case of more advanced strike lesions, clipping out of stained wool before treatment is advisable.

Ticks and lice on lambs (under 10 kg bodyweight or 1 month of age): Application to the midpoint of the shoulders of lambs will provide useful control of ticks for up to 6 weeks after treatment, and will reduce the incidence of biting lice over a 4-6 week period after treatment.

Contra-indications, warnings, etc

Contra-indications

Do not use in sheep producing milk for human consumption.

Warnings

For external use only. For animal treatment only. Keep out of reach of children.

Protection of operators

A transient tingling sensation on the skin may occur if deltamethrin comes in contact with the face of some individuals. It is therefore advisable that the following precautions should be observed:

Wear protective gloves when applying the product or when handling recently treated animals.

Remove heavily contaminated clothing immediately and wash before re-use.

Wash splashes from the skin immediately with soap and plenty of water.

Wash hands and exposed skin before meals or smoking and after work.

In case of contact with the eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

In case of accidental ingestion wash out mouth with water immediately and seek medical advice.

Protection of consumers

Allow an interval of at least 17 days with cattle and 35 days with sheep including lambs, between treatment and slaughter for human consumption. No milk withdrawal period is necessary for cattle.

Protection of livestock, wild-life and others

Dangerous to fish and other aquatic animals.

Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or used container.

Wash out container and dispose of safely.

Guidelines giving advice on the safe disposal of pesticides and their containers are available from the Agricultural Departments.

Dispose of any unused product or containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

Side-effects

Minor signs of discomfort have been noted in some cattle during the 48 hours after treatment; this is of no long term detriment to the animal.

Pharmaceutical precautions

Store below 25°C in original container tightly closed in a safe place away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

Protect from frost.

Legal category

POM-VPS (previously PML)

Packaging Quantities

1 litre and 2.5 litre plastic flexipack for use with Coopers Spot On Applicator; 250 ml and 500 ml Squeeze' n' Pour dispenser.

Marketing authorisation number

Vm 00201/4121.