By law the user must take due care, obtaining expert advice when necessary, to avoid unnecessary pain and distress when using the product other than as directed on the label.

The product is 48 x 60 g zinc boluses, conveniently packed in pairs taped together by a paper wrapper. After administration the paper wrapper dissolves in the rumen, allowing the two boluses to separate.

First Dose

Using the applicator administer boluses at the beginning of the facial eczema risk period, when spore counts begin to rise, (mid-January and February in most areas). This dose will provide up to 6 weeks’ protection.

Cattle:

• 90-130 kg bwt = 3 x 60 g boluses
• 131-200 kg bwt = 4 x 60 g boluses
• 201-250 kg bwt = 5 x 60 g boluses

Top-up dosing

Where there is a prolonged risk of facial eczema, a top up dose can be given after 6 weeks to provide at least 4 weeks’ additional protection.

A top-up dose is 2 x 60 g boluses for all cattle between 90 kg and 200 kg, or 3 x 60 g boluses for all cattle between 201 kg and 250 kg.

Thereafter, further treatment intervals should be based on faecal zinc concentrations, the level of the facial eczema risk, and veterinary advice.

Full Dose

                           Full Dose (6 weeks)       Top-Up Dose (4 weeks)

90 – 130 kg               3 boluses                    2 boluses

131 – 200 kg             4 boluses                     2 boluses

201 – 250 kg             5 boluses                    3 boluses

Cattle Restraint

The animal should ideally be restrained in a cattle crush.

Avoid severe restraint, such as gripping the tongue, raising the nose too high or the use of bulldog nose clamps, as this interferes with swallowing.

Correct positioning of the Head and Neck Administer the boluses slowly and with care, making sure the animal’s head and neck are extended and straightened so the applicator in the mouth lines up with the opening in the throat.

The boluses held within the applicator should then be gently introduced into the side of the mouth and over the tongue. When positioned correctly, advance the applicator plunger with steady gentle pressure once the animal begins to swallow. Only continue administering the boluses while the animal is swallowing. If the head and neck are at the wrong angle the animal will stop swallowing and administration must cease. Administration must only recommence when the head and neck have been repositioned correctly.

Regurgitation of the bolus can occur following administration, but experience has shown that the incidence is usually of a low order. Unless damaged, regurgitated boluses can be re-administered.

Watch the animal for a few moments following removal of the applicator.

Milk and Meat: NIL.

By law the user must take due care, obtaining expert advice when necessary, to avoid unnecessary pain and distress when using the product other than as directed on the label.

Read label and obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Product Label Link

Download:

A010198-16-Approved_Label-Mar_2022.pdf

Copyright

Face-Guard™ is registered under the ACVM Act 1997 No: A009773, A010198, A010744,

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