Description
Vetrimec Paste is used to treat parasites in horses. Consults your veterinarian before using. All horses should be included in a regular parasite control program with particular attention being paid to mares, foals and yearlings. Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate. Consult your veterinarian for a control program to meet your specific needs. Vetrimec Paste effectively controls gastrointestinal nematodes and bots of horses. Vetrimec Paste provides effective treatment and control of the following parasites in horses.
Large Strongyles (adults)
Strongylus vulgaris (also early forms in blood vessels) S. edentatus (also tissue stages) S. equinus Triodontophorus spp. including T. brevicauda and T. serratus, and Craterostomum acuticaudatum
Small Strongyles(adults, including those resistant to some benzimidazole class compounds)
Coronocyclus spp. including C. coronatus, C. labiatus and C. labratus; Cyathostomum spp. including C. catinatum and C. pateratum; Cylicocyclus spp. including C. insigne, C. leptostomum, C. nassatus and C. brevicapsulatus; Cylicodontophorus spp; Cylicostephanus spp. including C. calicatus, C. goldi, C. longibursatus and C. minutus, and Petrovinema poculatum;
Small Strongyles Fourth-stage larvae; Pinworms (adults and fourth-stage larvae) – Oxyuris equi; Ascarids (adults and third- and fourth-stage larvae) – Parascaris equorum; Hairworms (adults) – Trichostrongylus axer; Large-mouth Stomach Worms (adults) – Habronema muscae; Bots (oral and gastric stages) – Gasterophilus spp. including G. intestinalis and G. nasalis; Lungworms (adults and fourth-stage larvae) – Dictyocaulus amfieldi; Intestinal Threadworms (adults) – Strongyloides westeri; Summer Sores caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. cutaneous third-stage larvae; Dermatitis caused by Neck Threadworm microfilariae, Onchocerca sp.Directions
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
This syringe contains sufficient paste to treat one 1250 lb horse at the recommended dose rate of 91 mcg Vetrimec™ per lb (200 mcg/kg) body weight. Each weight marking on the syringe plunger delivers enough paste to treat 25 lb body weight.
1. While holding plunger, turn the knurled ring on the plunger 1/4 turn to the left and slide it so the side nearest the barrel is at the prescribed weight marking.
2. Lock the ring in place by making a 1/4 turn to the right.
3. Make sure that the horses's mouth contains no feed.
4. Remove the cover from the tip of the syringe.
5. Insert the syringe tip into the horse's mouth at the space between the teeth.
6. Depress the plunger as fas as it will go, depositing paste on the back of the tongue.
7. Immediately raise the horse's head for a few seconds after dosing.
Parasite Control Program
All horses should be included in a regular parasite control program with particular attention being paid to mares, foals, and yearlings. Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate. Consult your veterinarian for a control program to meet your specific needs. Equell Paste effectively controls gastrointestinal nematodes and bots of horses. Regular treatment will reduce the chances of verminous arteritis caused by Strongylus vulgaris.
Product Advantages
Broad-spectrum Control
Equell Paste kills important internal parasites, including bots and the arterial stages of S. vulgaris, with a single dose. Equell Paste is a potent antiparasitic agent that is neither a benzimidazole nor an organophosphate.
ANIMAL SAFETY
Vetrimec™ Paste may be used in horses of all ages, including mares at any stage of pregnancy. Stallions may be treated without adversely affecting their fertility.
WARNINGS
Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.
Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children.
HUMAN WARNINGS
Not for use in humans. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Refrain from eating or smoking when handling. Wash hands after use. Avoid contact with eyes. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed occupational safety information. To report adverse reactions in users, to obtain more information, or to obtain a MSDS, contact Bimeda Inc. at 1-888-524-6332.
PRECAUTIONS
Vetrimec™ has been formulated specifically for use in horses and ponies only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result.
Environmental Safety
Vetrimec™ and excreted Vetrimec™ residues may adversely affect aquatic organisms. Do not contaminate ground or surface water. Dispose of the syringe in an approved landfill or by incineration.
Store at room temperature (25°C/77°F), with excursions permitted between 15°- 30°C (59°- 86°F).
INFORMATION FOR HORSE OWNERS
Swelling and itching reactions after treatment with ivermectin paste have occurred in horses carrying heavy infections of neck threadworm (Onchocerca sp. microfilariae). These reactions were most likely the result of microfilariae dying in large numbers. Symptomatic treatment may be advisable. Consult your veterinarian should any such reactions occur. Healing of summer sores involving extensive tissue changes may require other appropriate therapy in conjunction with treatment with Equell Paste. Reinfection, and measures for its prevention, should also be considered. Consult your veterinarian if the condition does not improve.
ANADA 200-390. Approved by FDA.
VETRIMEC™ PASTE
Paste 1.87% – Anthelmintic and Boticide
Removes worms and bots with a single dose.
Contents will treat up to 1250 lb body weight.
For Oral Use in Horses Only
Each Syringe Contains 0.21 oz (6.08 g)
VETRIMEC™ PASTE