Animec Solution for Injection

Animec Injection contains 10 mg/ml Ivermectin. Animec Injection is indicated for the effective treatment and control of the following harmful parasites of cattle and pigs.

In cattle: it treats & controls gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, eye worms, warbles, mange mites & lice.

In pigs: it treats & controls gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, mange mites and lice.

Dosage:

Each ml contains 10 mg of ivermectin sufficient to treat 50 kg of bodyweight of cattle, and 33 kg of bodyweight of pigs. The injection may be given with any standard automatic on single-dose or hypodermic syringe. Use of 17 gauge x ½ inch needle is suggested. Replace with a fresh sterile needle after every 10 to 12 animals. Injection of wet or dirty animals is not recommended. If using a single dose hypodermic syringe, use a separate sterile needle to withdraw Animec Injection from the container.

Cattle:

Animec Injection should be given only by subcutaneous injection at the recommended dosage level of 200 mcg ivermectin per kg bodyweight under the loose skin in front of, or behind, the shoulder in cattle. This is equivalent to 1 ml per 50 kg bodyweight.

Pigs:

In pigs, the recommended dosage level is 300 mcg ivermectin per kg bodyweight. This is equivalent to 1 ml per 33 kg bodyweight. The recommended route of administration is by subcutaneous injection into the neck.

Young Pigs:

In young pigs, especially those below 16 kg for which less than 0.5 ml Animec Injection is indicated, dosing accurately is important. The use of a syringe that can accurately deliver as little as 0.1 ml is recommended.

Withdrawal Period:

Cattle:

Must not be treated within 49 days of slaughter for human consumption. Not permitted for use in lactating cows producing milk for human consumption. Do not use in nonlactating dairy cows including pregnant dairy heifers within 60 days of calving.

Pigs:

Must not be treated within 28 days of slaughter for human consumption.