Fasinex™ 24 (triclabendazole)

Oral flukicide for cattle

Fasinex™ 24 is a ready to use aqueous suspension of triclabendazole, which is effective against susceptible early immature, immature and mature stages of liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) in cattle.

Withholding Periods

Milk: Milk intended for sale for human consumption must be discarded for 35 days following treatment. NOT to be used in cows within 28 days of calving.

Meat: Animals producing meat and offal for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 28 days of treatment.

Directions For Use

Fasinex™ 24 is administered as an oral drench and is suited for most types of automatic drenching gun.

• SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
• Give full dose orally according to dosing schedule.
• A representative sample of animals should be weighed before treatment.
• Dose the herd to the heaviest animal by liveweight in each group. DO NOT underdose.
• Where there is a large variation in size within the group, dose rate should be based on the label directions for each weight range. Drafting into two or more lines may be appropriate, to avoid excessive overdosing.

Drenching program

Immature liver fluke cause extensive damage when migrating through the liver tissue. Because Fasinex™ 24 is highly effective against immature as well as mature liver fluke, it should be given early in the season to reduce liver damage and prevent build up in the fluke population.

Treatment should be repeated at 8 week intervals as necessary. Dairy cows should be treated only during the dry period, prior to calving. Correct drenching technique should be used. Fasinex™ 24 can be given safely to all cattle including pregnant, young and stressed stock.

References

Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No. A008127.
See www.foodsafety.govt.nz for registration conditions.

Approved pursuant to the HSNO Act 1996, Approval Code: HSR001813.
See www.epa.govt.nz for approval conditions.