For 100 days continuous protection of 20 – 40Kg sheep against the following worms sensitive to either ivermectin or benzimidazole-type anthelmintics:
Haemonchus contortus (barber’s pole worm), Trichostrongylus axei (stomach hair worm), T. colubriformis, T vitrinus (black scour worms), Ostertagia (Teladorsgia) circumcincta, O. trifurcata (small intestinal worms) , Cooperia curticei, C. oncophora (small brown stomach worms), Nematodirus spathiger, N. filicollis (thin-necked intestinal worms), Strongyloides papillosus (intestinal threadworm), Oesophagostomum venulosum (large bowel worm / nodule worm), Chabertia ovina (large-mouthed bowel worm), Trichuris ovis (whipworm), Protostrongylus rufescens (small or hair lungworm), Dictyocaulus filaria (large lung worm ).

PRODUCT BENEFITS
1. Broad spectrum control of internal and external parasites;
2. 100 days activity;
3. Aids in the prevention of dags;
4. Less frequent dosing and reduced handling stress for weaners;
5. Reduced labour time spent mustering and dosing;
6. No “priming” dose required.
7. Benefits arising from reduced scouring, eg. reduced attractiveness of breech area to fly strike.

WITHHOLDING PERIOD
Meat: Sheep must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 126 days (18 weeks) of administration of the capsule.
Milk: Do not administer to sheep producing milk for human consumption.

PACK SIZES:
Available in 500 capsule pail.

PRODUCT LABEL INFORMATION
OPTAMAX Weaner 500

OTHER PRODUCT LINKS
OPTAMAX Controlled Release Capsule for Adult Sheep

For further information contact your local Reseller or Merial Territory Manager.