Reg. No. G3831 Act 36/1947

INDICATIONS

For the treatment and control of Ivermectin sensitive:

Gastro-intestinal nematodes:

·         Brown stomachworm (Ostertagia ostertagi),

·         Wireworm (Haemonchus placei),

·         Cattle bankruptworm (Cooperia spp.)  

·         Nodular worm (Oesophagostomumradiatum)

Lungworm: (Dictyocaulus viviparus)

Eyeworm: Thelazia spp.

Liver Fluke:  Fasciola hepatica, F. gigantica.

Ticks: Rhipicephalus  spp. (Blue ticks)

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Store below 30 ºC (room temperature). Protect from light.

Close container when not in use.

WARNINGS

ONLY FOR EXTERNAL USE ON CATTLE.

·         Withdrawal periods:

Meat

DO NOT SLAUGHTER ANIMALS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITHIN 39 DAYS OF THE LAST TREATMENT.

Milk

DO NOT USE IN ANIMALS PRODUCING MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

·         Use only in well-ventilated areas or outdoors.

·         The antiparasitic activity of ivermectin and triclabendazole may be impaired if the product is applied to areas of skin with mange scabs or lesions, or with dermatoses or adherent materials, e.g. caked mud or manure.

·         Keep out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals.

·         Although this remedy has been tested under a large variety of conditions, failure thereof may ensue as a result of a wide range of reasons.  If this is suspected, seek veterinary advice and notify the registration holder.

PRECAUTIONS

·         Avoid contact with eyes.  Should accidental contamination occur, hold eyes open and rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.

·         When using the product wear rubber gloves and wash after each day’s use.

·         In the case of poisoning consult a doctor immediately and provide a copy of this label.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

SOVEREIGN should be applied in a band along the topline from the middle of the back to the tailhead.

·         Product should be applied using a recommended applicator fitted with a fan-spray nozzle.  Prior to and during use check the accuracy of applicators.

·         Dose the herd according to the heaviest animal by body mass in each group (cows, bulls, calves, heifers, etc). To avoid overdosing where there is a large variation in size within the group, divide the dose into two or more lines based on body mass.

·         DO NOT OVERDOSE OR UNDERDOSE.

·         Cattle should be weighed with either scales or with a weightband.

·         It is not considered good agricultural practice to treat animals if they are wet or if rain is imminent following treatment.

·         To avoid operator contact with SOVEREIGN when concurrent treatments are carried out,  SOVEREIGN should be applied last.

Dosage

1 mℓ/10 kg body mass.

Animals weighing more than 650 kg should receive and additional 5 mℓ/50 kg.

 Animals weighing more than 650 kg should receive and additional 5 mℓ/50 kg.

*   Controls = > 90 % effective
**  Aids in control = 60 – 89 % effective

The list contains the more important endoparasite species. This anthelminitic may also be effective against other species.  For more information consult your veterinarian.