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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: trefnantbach on October 13, 2010, 08:56:07 pm

Title: Which flukicide to use?
Post by: trefnantbach on October 13, 2010, 08:56:07 pm

We were advised to routinely dose our ewes against liver fluke now and then later towards December/January. We opted to use Closamectin as it was available in a small pack in Winnstays. As we have only 11 to inject I opted to use a syringe and needle rather than injecting with one of those gun like applicators as there seems to be less wastage. Even though we got some larger-bore needles, we had a hell of job injecting the stuff because the stuff is so thick and viscous. Any suggestions or ideas appreciated - what products do people use? and how do you apply it?

Title: Re: Which flukicide to use?
Post by: NLL on October 14, 2010, 09:15:37 am

i have used fasimec duo. i did buy the gun that went with it but you could use a syringe.its a wormer as well

Title: Re: Which flukicide to use?
Post by: Cinderhills on October 14, 2010, 09:20:58 am

Have used Fasimec Duo too but very expensive.  Decided just to worm this year.

Title: Re: Which flukicide to use?
Post by: VSS on October 14, 2010, 09:21:36 am

Just read the small print as some fluke drenches shouldn't be used a tupping time.