Hi, just bought some ewe lambs, and have jabbed them with ivomec as one of the bunch was scratching and had a brown patch on its neck, but after a few days it still hasn't improved, do I jab with cydectin as someone mentioned it was better? I would prefer to dip them but there is only 20 in the batch and I doubt the dipper man would bother coming to do so few.
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primmiemoo
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- Devon
From dim and distant memory, it was one jab of doramectin, or two of ivermectin. Can't remember the timings for the second, sorry.
I would have a word with the Vet to check it isn't something other than scab, or maybe with the Correctly Qualified Bod at the merchant where you buy your PLMs from. Agreed that calling in the Dipper for 20 might be difficult, but perhaps more costly to set up than unwilling to come out.
I would have a word with the Vet to check it isn't something other than scab, or maybe with the Correctly Qualified Bod at the merchant where you buy your PLMs from. Agreed that calling in the Dipper for 20 might be difficult, but perhaps more costly to set up than unwilling to come out.
Northeastfarmer
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- Cleveland
If it’s ivomectin they need to twice 7 days apart
livestock 1
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I’ve not had any luck with ivomec for scab. Cydectin or Dectomax is ok though
- Location
- Galloway
Could be lice
jed
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- Shropshire
Dip seems to be the only cure here .
As soon as the ewe lambs arrive here this year there all going straight in the bath.
As soon as the ewe lambs arrive here this year there all going straight in the bath.
The sheep dipper man
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- north east
this^^^^^^Stick em in"t cowtrailer tek em to sheepdipper man when he is local - straight out trailer, into dipper
using the jabs for scab are a sure way to feck up a very useful wormer, and won't even touch lice.
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- Exeter, Devon
Dectomax is no longer available.
johnflimston
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- Glamorgan, Wales
If its scab one jab of ivomec should stop them scratching initially, but need a second to cure it properly. If still scratching after first jab suspect something else ie. Lice or resistance to ivermectin.
Is that a report blip in production of the new norm
Global ovine
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- Central Otago NZ
I have never heard of successful lice treatment with injectable Invomec, but it does treat rams very successfully for clearing up scrotal mange which is caused by a mite. Two treatments about 14 days apart.
Be wary about the use of this chemical as it has one of the worst reputations for rapid build up of resistance by worms.
Be wary about the use of this chemical as it has one of the worst reputations for rapid build up of resistance by worms.
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- Exeter, Devon
I believe that they stopped making it around a year ago as it wasn’t sufficiently effective.
livestock 1
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Dectomax kills scab but has no cover so all sheep need to be moved that day and no mixing with other stock. It does work but needs carful handling
We use it as a wormer for store lambs 70 days withdraw as we dip lambs for lice
scab etc.bit concerned it's been taken off market?
JD-Kid
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- Akaroa.. New Zealand
why is that
ment to be a great product