Cydectin (moxidectin) Pour-On

The industry’s #1 selling pour-on deworming brand contains the active ingredient moxidectin, which controls 33 parasite species and stages while remaining dung beetle and earthworm friendly.¹﹐²﹐³ Cattle parasites can cause a host of problems in cattle from reductions in milk production, reproductive performance and growth rate to increased disease susceptibility.⁴ This can occur even with subclinical infection when symptoms may not be noticeable. Researchers have estimated, without dewormers, cow-calf producers would sacrifice more than $165 per head in lost returns.⁵ Overall, for the entire beef production system, the impact of eliminating dewormers on break-even prices totaled $190 per head.⁵

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• Cydectin is the only milbemycin cattle dewormer on the market. All other pour-on endectocide dewormers are part of the avermectin chemical group.
• Cydectin is dung beetle and earthworm friendly.², ³ Dung beetles provide an estimated $380 million of economic benefits annually in the U.S.⁶
• Moxidectin, the active ingredient in Cydectin, is part of the milbemycin chemical group and has a unique molecular structure. This structure allows for wide distribution in the fat, enabling extended activity to kill key parasites and protect from reinfection.⁷
• Cydectin Pour-On has a weatherproof formula, allowing for flexibility to treat without the worry of the dewormer washing away.
• For the treatment of infections and infestations due to internal and external parasites of beef and dairy cattle.

Indications:

Cydectin Pour-On when applied at the recommended dosage is effective in the treatment of internal and external parasites. See product label for a full listing of parasites controlled.

Cautions:

Keep Cydectin out of reach of children.

When used according to label directions, neither a pre-slaughter withdrawal period nor a milk discard time is required. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. For external use only. Do not apply to areas of skin with mange scabs, skin lesions, mud or manure, Cydectin Pour-On is not recommended for use in species other than cattle.

Storage:

Store product at or below room temperature. Avoid prolonged exposure above 25°C (77°F). If product becomes frozen, thaw completely and shake well prior to use.

Administration:

Pour-On: Administered directly to the hair and skin along the top of the back from withers to the tailhead at 1 mL per 22 lbs. of body weight.

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