Dosage and instructions for use of Ivermek for sheep, when to prick

Sheep, especially those that are grazed outside, are susceptible to a wide variety of parasites. The Russian company "NITA-PHARM" has released the drug "Ivermek" for veterinary use, the correct dosage of which for sheep will protect them preventively or successfully treat them even with severe forms of damage by insects and roundworms.

Composition and release form of the drug

"Ivermek" is available in the form of an injection solution. Packaged in glass containers:

• ampoules 1 ml, 50 pcs. in a package with instructions;
• bottles up to 250 ml;
• 500 ml bottles.

Main components: ivermectin – 10 mg and vitamin E (tocopherol acetate) – 40 mg. Additional components of the water-dispersed mixture:

• diethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
• benzyl alcohol;
• polyoxyethylated-35-castor oil;
• water.

Vials with the medicinal mixture are sealed with rubber stoppers and fixed aluminum caps.

In what cases is it used?

Ivermectin is used in veterinary medicine when livestock is infected with nematodes (worms) or arthropod insects. It destroys pests that are in the larval or mature stages of development. Sheep are treated against helminths with injections of the drug in the fall, after stopping grazing on fresh grass, and in the spring, when the first vegetation appears. Parasite eggs do not die in either frost or heat. They remain on pastures for many years outside the animal's body. Immediately after the end of the flight of gadflies, ivermectin is used against their larvae. Based on the symptoms, they determine whether it is necessary to treat for ticks. The harmful effect of the drug against parasites lasts 10-14 days.

An incomplete list of diseases for which Ivermek helps:

Instructions for use and dosage of "Ivermek" for sheep

Administration of the drug to pregnant females later than 28 days before the birth of lambs is excluded. The active substance is released through urine, bile and milk, so poisoning of the baby is possible. For the same reason, the drug should not be mixed with food to avoid it entering the gastrointestinal tract of animals of any age.

The minimum package of Ivermek, 1 ml, is consumed per 50 kg of body weight. The dose for each kilogram of sheep weight is 200 micrograms. Injection Guide:

1. The hair at the injection site on the neck or rump is cut off.
2. The skin is wiped with alcohol or tincture of iodine.
3. Take needles with a sharp bevel.
4. Syringes and needles are sterilized in boiling water for 10 minutes.
5. Check the correct dose.
6. The temperature of the medicine should be 38-40 °C.
7. After filling, the syringe is lifted up with the needle and the air is pushed out of it.
8. When they start injecting the solution, they carefully monitor the condition of the animal. If signs of malaise or agitation appear, administration is stopped immediately.

In case of extensive tick damage to the animal, ivermectin is reintroduced after 8-10 days. In order to prevent massive complications in a herd of sheep, the effect of the drug from each new series is tested on 7-8 animals with different body weights. If the outcome is successful, the entire livestock is treated after three days.

Side effects

When Ivermek is used correctly, side effects are extremely rare. Only some animals develop:

• increased salivation;
• frequent urination and bowel movements;
• loss of coordination of movements without muscle weakness.

Usually these symptoms disappear quickly. "Ivermec" cannot be administered into the body together with medications that contain macrocyclic lactones, since it also contains them. There is a danger of increased toxic effects of both drugs.

Are there any contraindications?

Patients with infectious diseases and malnourished rams and sheep should not be administered Ivermek. They need to be isolated from the rest of the herd until they get stronger. It is forbidden to inject the drug into animals that have previously been identified as individual intolerant to it.

In addition to the antiparasitic effect, the advantages of the drug are:

• presence of antioxidant, vitamin E;
• there is no irritation at the injection site;
• quickly absorbed.

Special instructions and personal preventive measures

You should work with the drug with gloves. This especially applies to people who are aware of their tendency to allergies or sensitivity to the components of Ivermek. After completing the procedure, wash your hands with soap. Glass containers used for medicine are thrown into the trash without any attempt to be used in the household. If the drug gets into your eyes, wash them immediately with plenty of water.

In case of allergic symptoms or penetration of the solution into the mouth or nose, immediately consult a doctor, taking with you the label from the bottle or instructions from the packaging of the ampoules.

Animal meat and milk are consumed no earlier than a month after treating sheep with Ivermek. Violation of the drug dosage regimen may render treatment ineffective. If the injection date is missed, it must be given with the same dose as soon as possible.

Terms and conditions of storage

The shelf life of Ivermek is 2 years under the following storage conditions:

• shaded place;
• temperature – from 0 °C to 25 °C;
• whole manufacturer's packaging.

After the first opening, the solution is stored for no more than 42 days. It is unacceptable to use a drug that has expired. "Ivermek" is kept in a securely closed manufacturer's container, avoiding its contact with food and feed, out of the reach of children.

Analogs

Ivermectin (Ivermectinum) was awarded the Nobel Prize. There are other medicinal products with this active ingredient, besides Ivermek:

These drugs have different percentages of ivermectin.