Dectomax

Cattle

Administer Dectomax injectable solution at the recommended dosage of 200 mcg doramectin per kg (91 mcg/lb) of body weight. Each mL contains 10 mg of doramectin, sufficient to treat 110 lb (50 kg) of body weight.

Body Weight (lb) Dose (mL) 110 1 220 2 330 3 440 4 550 5 660 6 770 7 880 8 990 9 1,100 10 Swine

Administer Dectomax injectable solution at the recommended dosage of 300 mcg doramectin per kg (136 mcg/lb) of body weight. Each mL contains 10 mg of doramectin, sufficient to treat 75 lb (34 kg) of body weight.

Body Weight (lb) Dose (mL) 15 0.2 30 0.4 45 0.6 60 0.8 75 1.0 150 2.0 225 3.0 300 4.0 375 5.0 450 6.0 RECOMMENDED TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR SWINE

To effectively initiate control of mange and sucking lice in swine, it is important to treat all animals in the herd. After initial treatment, use Dectomax regularly as follows:

Breeding Animals:
Sows: Treat 7–14 days prior to farrowing to minimize exposure of piglets to mites and sucking lice.
Gilts: Treat 7–14 days prior to breeding. Treat 7–14 days prior to farrowing.
Boars: Treat a minimum of 2 times per year.

Feeder Pigs: Treat any new feeder pigs upon arrival at farm or before placement in clean quarters.

Weaners, Growers, Finishers: Weaners and grow-out/finisher pigs should be treated before placement in clean quarters.

For effective mange elimination, care must be taken to prevent reinfestation from exposure to untreated animals or contaminated facilities.

DOSAGE: Cattle: Administer Dectomax injectable solution at the recommended dosage of 200 mcg doramectin per kg (91 mcg/lb) of body weight. Each mL contains 10 mg of doramectin, sufficient to treat 110 lb (50 kg) of body weight.

Body Weight (lb) Dose (mL) 110 1 220 2 330 3 440 4 550 5 660 6 770 7 880 8 990 9 1,100 10

Swine: Administer Dectomax injectable solution at the recommended dosage of 300 mcg doramectin per kg (136 mcg/lb) of body weight. Each mL contains 10 mg of doramectin, sufficient to treat 75 lb (34 kg) of body weight.

Body Weight (lb) Dose (mL) 15 0.2 30 0.4 45 0.6 60 0.8 75 1.0 150 2.0 225 3.0 300 4.0 375 5.0 450 6.0

ADMINISTRATION: Dry, sterile equipment and aseptic procedures should be used when withdrawing and administering Dectomax. For multiple treatments either automatic injection equipment or an aspirating needle should be used.

Cattle: Administer Dectomax injectable solution by SC or IM route. Injections should be made using a 16 gauge needle for adult cattle or an 18 gauge needle for young animals. Needles 1/2–3/4" in length are suggested for SC administration. A 1-1/2" needle is suggested for IM administration. SC injections should be administered under the loose skin in front of or behind the shoulder. IM injections should be administered into the muscular region of the neck. Beef Quality Assurance guidelines recommend SC administration as the preferred route. Swine: Administer Dectomax injectable solution by the IM route. Inject in the neck region using an 18 gauge × 1" needle for young animals; a 16 gauge × 1-1/2" needle for sows and boars. To accurately meter doses administered to piglets, use of a tuberculin syringe and 20 gauge × 1" needle is recommended.