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.

Presentation

The product packaging contains the boluses conveniently packed in pairs taped together by paper wrapper. After administration the wrapper dissolves in the rumen, allowing the two boluses to separate.

First Dose

Using the applicator administer 2 boluses for 25-40kg sheep and 3 boluses for 40kg+ sheep at the beginning of the facial eczema risk period, when spore counts begin to rise. Past experience has shown this to usually occur between mid-January and February in most areas. When dosing with 3 boluses, use one wrapped pair and one bolus from an unwrapped bolus pairs.

Dosing:

Top-up dosing

Where there is a prolonged risk of facial eczema, a top-up dose can be given after 6 weeks. The top-up dose is 2 boluses for all sheep.

	Full Dose (lasts 6 weeks)	Top-Up Dose (lasts a further 6 weeks)
25-40 kg	2 boluses	2 boluses
>40kg	3 boluses	2 boluses

Place the boluses in the applicator with the rounded ends facing outwards. The animal must be immobilised and under full control during the dosing procedure, especially the head and neck, this can best be achieved by straddling the animal’s neck and holding its head tightly between the operator’s knees. An extra handler or a sheep restraining or handling crate may be necessary to eliminate struggling in some sheep. 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. This correct position for the dosing of the boluses can be achieved by lifting the animal’s chin and extending its neck. This is most easily accomplished by allowing the animal to pull back against the operator’s thighs. Dosing when the head and neck are at the wrong angle or the use of excess force can damage the back of the animal’s throat or lead to application into the windpipe, which can result in serious consequences, some of which may be fatal.