CAUTION Or Streams with the Product Or Used Containers

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT Abamectin is extremely toxic to aquatic species. DO NOT contaminate dams, rivers CAUTION or streams with the product or used containers. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN FIRST AID READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or the Poisons Info Centre. Phone Australia FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY 13 11 26; New Zealand 0800 764 766. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. ® SAFETY DIRECTIONS EQUITAK EXCEL ORAL PASTE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. May irritate the eyes and skin; avoid contact with eyes 3 in 1 Wormer for Horses and skin. Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. When opening the container and using the product, wear rubber gloves. Wash hands after use. DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY RESPONSE A pale cream to tan coloured, apple flavoured, palatable paste with a characteristic In case of spillage wear appropriate protective clothing and prevent material from odour and taste. Each gram contains Oxfendazole 200mg, Praziquantel 50mg and entering waterways. Absorb spills with inert material and place in waste containers. Abamectin 4mg. Wash the area with water and absorb with further inert material. Dispose of waste safely. MODE OF ACTION Abamectin stimulates the release of the neurotransmitter GABA in roundworms, MEAT WITHHOLDING PERIOD (HORSES): DO NOT USE less than 28 days which increases the membrane permeability of neurons to chloride ions. Normal before slaughter for human consumption. neural transmission is thus inhibited causing paralysis and death of the parasite. STORAGE Praziquantel affects the attachment of tapeworms to the host tissues by causing Store below 30°C (room temperature), tightly closed, in the original syringe and in spastic paralysis. It also damages the tegument and as a result increases the the unit box away from light and foodstuffs. permeability of the membrane to certain cations. The tapeworms are then destroyed in situ. DISPOSAL Dispose of empty container and syringe by wrapping with paper and putting Oxfendazole inhibits tubulin synthesis in sensitive strains of parasite, which then in garbage. causes death by starvation. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY INDICATIONS Failure to use the product strictly as directed may be illegal, prove dangerous or For the treatment and control of roundworms, tapeworms and bots in horses. render the product ineffective. Notwithstanding anything else contained on this Roundworms: Ascarids: Parascaris equorum (mature and immature). label, and subject to any rights you have under the Australian Consumer Law and Large strongyles: Strongylus vulgaris (mature and arterial larval stages), Strongylus any other applicable law, Bayer Australia Limited’s liability is limited to replacing this edentatus (mature and tissue stages), Strongylus equinus (mature), Triodontophorus product or supplying equivalent product or paying the cost of replacing this product, spp. (mature). at its discretion. Small strongyles: Cyathostomum spp., Gyalocephalus spp., Cylicostephanus spp., Cylicocyclus spp., (mature and immature) including Benzimidazole resistant strains. Hairworms: Trichostrongylus axei (mature). Bayer Australia Ltd 875 Pacific Highway Intestinal threadworms: Strongyloides westeri (mature). PYMBLE NSW 2073 Pinworms: Oxyuris equi (adult and immature). ACN 000 138 714 www.farmadvisor.com.au Lungworms: Dictyocaulus arnfieldi (mature and immature). EQUITAK® is a registered trademark of Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany. Large mouth stomach worms: Habronema species (mature). APVMA Approval No: 62703/53928 Tapeworms: Anoplocephala perfoliata, (mature and immature) (scoleces and segments). Manufactured in New Zealand Bots: Gastrophilus spp. (oral and gastric stages). 8119888 / EE1207-LFLT DIRECTIONS FOR USE METHODS TO CONTROL HORSE PARASITES For oral use only. General Dose Rate - 10mg Oxfendazole, 2.5mg Praziquantel and IN THE ENVIRONMENT 0.2mg Abamectin, per kg bodyweight. - Worm regularly. DOSE - Worm all new introductions and quarantine for at least 24 hours (preferably 48 1 gram of Equitak® Excel Paste per 20kg bodyweight, equivalent to: hours) to empty out before introducing them to pasture and other horses. 10mg Oxfendazole, 2.5mg Praziquantel and 0.2mg Abamectin, per kg bodyweight. - Treat any horse before moving to a new group. - Treat all horses grazed together at the same time. - Pick up manure regularly at least once or preferably twice weekly. This is practical BODYWEIGHT DOSE in small paddocks and yards. 100kg 5g - Rotationally graze horse paddocks with sheep, cattle or deer. This helps reduce 200kg 10g the pasture worm larvae/egg populations of all equine parasites. Use feed bins and hayracks rather than feeding off the ground. 300kg 15g - Remove bot eggs regularly from the horse’s hair coat. 400kg 20g HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WORM YOUR HORSE? 500kg 25g - Depends on many factors such as the number of horses grazing together, the 600kg 30g number of paddocks in which the horses are grazed, paddock size and whether or not control measures (mentioned above) are used. 700kg 35g - For an individualised recommendation of the appropriate worming schedule for 800kg 40g your property consult your veterinarian. - Resistance to an anthelmintic or wormer may develop in any of the individual ADMINISTRATION worm species that infest horses. See your veterinarian to check the effectiveness Set the correct dose rate by turning the plunger lock. Remove cap from syringe of your wormer if required. nozzle and insert into the side of the horse’s mouth, in the gap between the front Class of Horse Age Recommended treatment and back teeth. Up to 6 First treatment at 6-8 weeks of age Advance the syringe as far as possible into the mouth, on top of the tongue and Foals months Re-treat every 6 weeks press the plunger completely to give the measured dose. Deposit the paste onto the 6-36 Regular treatment every 6-8 weeks rear of the tongue and immediately raise the horse’s head and hold for a few seconds Young Horses to ensure the full dose is swallowed. months Depending on stocking intensity FURTHER TREATMENT Mature Horses, intensively 3 years Treat every 6 weeks Repeat doses should be given every 6-8 weeks in young and all susceptible horses. grazed with other horses and over When using good control measures to reduce reinfestation, mature horses only Mature horses grazed over a require treatment 3-4 times a year. reasonable area of land, with 3 years Treat every 8 weeks Equitak® Excel contains Abamectin, a member of the macrocyclic lactone, few other horses and where and over Avermectin/Milbemycin family, Praziquantel, a highly effective specific cestocidal control measures are used compound, and Oxfendazole, a member of the Benzimidazole family. It is effective Mature horses grazed on their 3 years against all parasites susceptible to these three families. own over a large area, e.g. Treat every 12 weeks and over However, resistance can form to any anthelmintic. Correct drenching technique farm hacks should be used. Treat 2-3 weeks before foaling and Ask your local veterinary practitioner or animal health adviser for recommended Pregnant Mares All ages then at the same time as the foal parasite management practices for your area, to reduce development of resistance. until weaning It is advisable that resistance tests or checks be conducted regularly when using any SAFETY OF EQUITAK® parasite treatment. Equitak® is safe to use in all classes and types of horses. This includes foals, breeding mares and stallions, pregnant mares (at all stages of their pregnancy) and lactating mares.