FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
Closamectin solution for injection is used in the treatment and control of mixed trematode (fluke) and nematode or arthropod infestations due to roundworms, lungworms, eye worms, warbles, mites and lice. Closamectin solution for injection uses a unique mixture of ivermectin (for the treatment of lice, worms and ticks) and closantel (for the treatment of liver fluke and gastrointestinal roundworms). Closamectin solution for injection is the only combined injection that has a high efficiency rate against late immature and mature fluke.
Active Ingredient: Ivermectin, Closantle
Target Species: Cattle, sheep
Treats and Controls: Gastro-intestinal worm, lungworm,eye worms, warbles, lice, mange mites, imature and mature fluke
Administration Method: Subcutaneous Injection (under the skin)
Withdrawal Time:49 days for cattle intended for meat and offal, not suitable for cattle producing milk for human consumption. 28 days for sheep intended for meat and offal, not suitable for sheep producing milk for human consumption.
Dosage for cattle:1 ml per 25 kg of bodyweight.
| Body Weight | Dose Volume | Number of full doses per pack: | |
| 250ml | 500ml | ||
| 50kg | 2 ml | 125 | 250 |
| 100kg | 4 ml | 62 | 125 |
| 150kg | 6 ml | 41 | 83 |
| 200kg | 8 ml | 31 | 62 |
| 250kg | 10 ml | 25 | 50 |
| 300kg | 12 ml | 20 | 40 |
| 350kg | 14 ml | 17 | 35 |
| 400kg | 16 ml | 15 | 30 |
| 450kg | 18 ml | 13 | 27 |
| 500kg | 20 ml | 12 | 25 |
| 550kg | 22 ml | 11 | 22 |
| 600kg | 24 ml | 10 | 20 |
Dosage for sheep:0.5 ml per 12.5 kg of bodyweight.
| Body Weight | Dose Volume | Number of full doses per pack: | |
| 250ml | 500ml | ||
| 12.5kg | 0.5 ml | 500 | 1000 |
| 25kg | 1 ml | 250 | 500 |
| 37.5kg | 1.5 ml | 166 | 333 |
| 50kg | 2 ml | 125 | 250 |
| 62.5kg | 2.5 ml | 100 | 200 |
| 75kg | 3 ml | 83 | 166 |
Always read the label and all enclosed information for Closamectin before administering to animals!
The dangers of having infected cattle:
Liver Fluke:Beef cattle infected with liver fluke can suffer from weight gain reductions of between 0.5 - 1.6 kg per week. This makes the prevention of liver fluke a very high priority to the farmer.
External Parasites: Another factor that can negatively effect cattles' performance is ectoparasites. Cattle infected with lice will become irritated, which can cause a loss of appetite. Studies have shown that infected cattles' food intake can reduce by up to 20%
Worm Burdens. One of the highest contributors to productivity loss in cattle is worm burdens. Worms will not only cause poor health for the cattle but can also cause high costs for the farmer. An outbreak of gastrointestinal worms can cost a farmer up to €120 per head and an outbreak of lungworm can cost a farmer up to €60 per head.
Closamectin Treatment Regime
It is recommended that treating beef cattle at least twice a year is the most effective way of controlling the fluke problem on your farm.
Housing: Cattle should be treated at the time of housing or just after housing. A second treatment may be needed if the cattle are housed early or if the area is highly susceptible to contamination.
Turnout: Cattle should be treated at 8 to 10 weeks after turnout. This treatment will kill fluke that have been picked up by cattle as soon as they were turned out. This treatment will also help reduce the reinfection of pastures.
Outwintering: For cattle who are outwintered a treatment should be given in the late autumn to early winter. A second treatment may be needed in January/February.
Bought in Cattle: All bought in livestock should be treated and quarantined for at least 48 hours. This will help protect your herd from infections introduced from new cattle.