Privermectin® (ivermectin) Drench for Sheep is formulated only for administration to sheep; do not use in other species. The recommended dose level is 3 mL of Privermectin® (ivermectin) Drench for Sheep, containing 2400 mcg ivermectin, which is sufficient to treat 26 pounds of body weight.
Privermectin® (ivermectin) Drench for Sheep should only be administered orally at the recommended dose level of 200 mcg ivermectin per kilogram of body weight. Three mL of Privermectin® (ivermectin) Drench for Sheep contains sufficient ivermectin to treat 26 pounds of body weight.
Volume
Sheep Body
Weight Dosed
3 mL
26 lbs
6 mL
52 lbs
9 mL
78 lbs
12 mL
104 lbs
15 mL
130 lbs
18 mL
156 lbs
21 mL
182 lbs
24 mL
208 lbs
27 mL
234 lbs
30 mL
260 lbs
To avoid underdosing, it is important to get the dose according to the weight of the heaviest sheep in a group (ewes, lambs or rams), not the average weight. Several of the largest sheep should be weighed, judgment by the eye can be deceiving.
ADMINISTRATION
Any standard drenching equipment, or any equipment which provides a consistent dose volume, can be used. Dose rates and equipment should be checked before drenching commences. Be sure the head is properly positioned for each sheep to receive the full dose.
Privermectin® (ivermectin) Drench for Sheep is readily accepted by sheep, but inconsequential coughing may be observed in some animals during and for several minutes after drenching. If slobbering occurs, the dose may be lost, and that sheep should be redosed.
FREQUENCY OF DOSING
Resistant parasites are a particular problem in sheep. Please consult your veterinarian, county extension office or animal health supplier for the control program recommended in your area.
ADMINISTRATION
Any standard drenching equipment, or any equipment which provides a consistent dose volume, can be used. Dose rates and equipment should be checked before drenching commences. Be sure the head is properly positioned for each sheep to receive the full dose.
Privermectin® (ivermectin) Drench for Sheep is readily accepted by sheep, but inconsequential coughing may be observed in some animals during and for several minutes after drenching. If slobbering occurs, the dose may be lost, and that sheep should be redosed.
FREQUENCY OF DOSING
Resistant parasites are a particular problem in sheep. Please consult your veterinarian, county extension office or animal health supplier for the control program recommended in your area.