StrikeForce®-S

StrikeForce®-S

Spray-On Sheep Blowfly Treatment

 For the control by prevention of blowfly strike in sheep. 

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Technical Information

Active Constituent(s)

50 g/L Dicyclanil

Indications

STRIKEFORCE-S is a ready-to-use spray-on which will give long term residual protection (up to 18 weeks) against flystrike caused by all the commonly found strike flies including the Australian blowfly (Lucilia cuprina). 

A shorter period of protection may occur if STRIKEFORCE-S is applied incorrectly, if there is excessive fleece soiling or if wool infections such as mycotic dermatitis (fleece rot) are present. Heavy rain following application of this product may diminish the period of protection. 

Dosage

By law the user must take due care, obtaining expert advice when necessary, to avoid unnecessary pain and distress when using the product other than as directed on the label. 

Apply StrikeForce-S through a suitable clean applicator gun in bands (see diagrams) with the gun held 20 cm above the wool during application. 

Dose Table for STRIKEFORCE-S SPRAY-ON SHEEP BLOWFLY TREATMENT
Bodyweight (kg) Dose Volume (mL) Bands x Volume in each (mL)
10 – 20 20 2 x 10
21 – 30 25.5 3 x 8.5
31 – 50 30 3 x 10
>50 36 4 x 9

 

2 bands 3 bands 4 bands
Application of StrikeForce-S for the protection of all areas likely to be struck. 
NOTE: To achieve the best results it is very important that StrikeForce-S is applied onto all the areas to be protected. Where protection of the crutch is particularly important two thirds of the dose should be applied in this area. Care must be taken when applying the product to the poll area to ensure product does not enter the animal’s eyes.

 

Application and dose rate of StrikeForce-S at docking for the prevention of flystrike. 
Apply between 5 mL and 10 mL over the crutch ensuring that sufficient product to cover the area to be protected is applied (see diagram). 

Withholding Period(s)

MEAT: Sheep producing meat or offal for human consumption must not be sold for slaughter within 14 days of the last treatment. 

MILK: Milk intended for sale for human consumption must be discarded for 35 days following treatment. 

Wool Residues
Ensure the time between treatment and subsequent shearing is at least two months except in the case of spot treatment of flystrike. For advice on your dipping programme contact your supplier. 

Product Codes

Size Code
15 L 520000
5 L 521165