Rycoben

RYCOBENTM
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Broad Spectrum Sheep & Lamb Drench
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
RYCOBEN™
Active Constituent:
37.7 g/L ALBENDAZOLE
(as ALBENDAZOLE OXIDE*)
BROAD SPECTRUM
For the control of susceptible strains of gastro-intestinal roundworms,
SHEEP & LAMB DRENCH
lungworm, tapeworm and to aid in the control of adult liver fluke. Also to
reduce the output of viable worm eggs.
NRA Approval No: 51440/0699
Pack size: 10 L
*Ricobendazole™
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints
1. DO NOT use in lactating ewes producing milk for human consumption or processing.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For the control of roundworm, lungworm, tapeworm, use 1 mL RYCOBEN per 10 kg body weight. For aiding the control of adult liver
fluke, use 1.25 mL RYCOBEN per 10 kg body weight. Drench sheep orally, using an appropriate drench gun. Shake container before use.
For the control of roundworm, lungworm, tapeworm
Bodyweight (kg)
Volume (mL)
No. of Sheep Treated per L
Sheep in excess of 75 kg bodyweight to be dosed at 1mL/10 kg bodyweight.
For aiding in the control of liver fluke (and also control of roundworm, lungworm, tapeworm)
Bodyweight (kg)
Volume (mL)
No. of Sheep Treated per L
Sheep in excess of 75 kg bodyweight to be dosed at 1.25 mL/10 kg bodyweight.
A representative sample of animals should be weighed before treatment. Drench the mob to the heaviest sheep by liveweight in eachgroup (ewes, wethers, rams, lambs). Dose rate should be based on the label directions for each weight range. Where there is a large variation in size within the group, draftinginto two or more lines may be appropriate to avoid excessive overdosing. During the early part of pregnancy, accurate dosing is important and particular care should be taken to avoid overdosing. Regularly check ARASITICIDES
the drench gun to make sure it is delivering the correct dose. After use, clean gun by flushing out with cold water. Do not use hot water. Worm parasites may develop resistance to albendazole. Ask your veterinarian or animal health adviser for recommended parasite management practices for your area to reduce the developmentof resistance.
It is advisable that a drench resistance test be conducted before any drench is used.
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WITHHOLDING PERIODS
MEAT: DO NOT USE LESS THAN 10 DAYS BEFORE SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
MILK: DO NOT USE IN LACTATING EWES PRODUCING MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION OR PROCESSING.
Note: The withholding period for meat applies only to meat destined for the Australian domestic market. Some export markets
apply different standards which may require an export slaughter interval. If meat from the animal on which this product is to be
used may be sold outside the Australian domestic market, details of overseas standards should be obtained prior to use of this
product.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
RYCOBEN™ BROAD SPECTRUM SHEEP & LAMB DRENCH contains
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
albendazole, a member of the benzimidazole family of drenches.
If additional information is required, refer to the Material Safety RYCOBEN is effective against susceptible strains of the following Data Sheet. For a copy phone 1800 633 768.
PROTECTION OF FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND THE
EFFICACY SPECTRUM (MATURE AND IMMATURE)
ENVIRONMENT
ROUNDWORMS
Do not contaminate dams, rivers or streams with the drench or DISPOSAL
Triple (or preferably) pressure rinse empty, used containers.
Dispose of rinsings in a disposal pit away from desirable plants and their roots, and watercourses. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. Break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, vegetation and roots. Empty containers and product should not be burned.
Store below 30ºC (room temperature).
WARRANTY AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
This product is warranted fit for the purposes specifically
recommended by Novartis Animal Health Australasia Pty
OVICIDAL
Limited when used strictly as directed on this label. All
Resistance may develop to any drench.
other warranties and obligations or liabilities, whether
expressed or implied by statute or otherwise, are excluded
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
to the full extent that exclusion is permitted by law.
Harmful if absorbed by skin contact or swallowed. Avoid
contact with skin. Wash hands after use.
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Source: http://www.pestgenie.com.au/label/novartisah/RYCOBEN_24104555.pdf