Active Constituents

• Fluazuron 25 g/L.

Indications

Strategic control of susceptible cattle tick Boophilus microplus on beef cattle.

• Controls susceptible strains of cattle tick (Boophilus microplus)
• Inhibits tick development within three days
• Provides up to 12 weeks protection* from a single treatment
• Calves receive adequate protection when suckling on their mothers.
• Australian owned and Australian made

Long term tick control. Australian made for Australian conditions.

*Boophilus microplus. Protection period maybe affected by environmental conditions and livestock factors.

Actions

A tick development inhibitor that kills ticks progressively; therefore, it can take two to three weeks for cattle to be visibly free of ticks. No additional treatment is necessary during that time, even on heavily infested animals. Oztik begins to inhibit tick development within three days of treatment and may give adequate control of ticks for prolonged periods, depending on growth of cattle and the effects of lactation.

Indications

Strategic control of susceptible cattle tick Boophilus microplus on beef cattle. Contraindications Do not treat pregnant cows within six weeks of calving to avoid handling stress. Not suitable for cleaning cattle moving into ‘gazetted’ cattle tick free areas.

Precautions Safety directions

Harmful if swallowed. Will damage eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. When opening the container and using the product, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow length butyl rubber gloves and a face shield. If clothing becomes contaminated with product remove clothing immediately. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day's use, wash gloves, face shield and contaminated clothing.

First Aid

If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water: hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water.

Disposal

Triple rinse containers with detergent and hot water before disposal. Dispose of rinsate in a disposal pit away from desirable plants and their roots and watercourses. Destroy empty containers by breaking, crushing or puncturing them. Dispose of containers at a local authority landfill that does not burn its refuse. If there is no local authority landfill readily available in your area, bury the containers at a depth of 500 mm or more at disposal site. Do not burn empty containers or product. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or drains with this product or used container. This product is very toxic to aquatic invertebrates.

Withholding Periods

Meat: Do not use less than 42 days before slaughter for human consumption.

Calves which have suckled on treated cows must not be slaughtered less than four months after the last treatment of these cows. 

Milk: Do not use on cattle which are producing or may in the future produce milk for human consumption.

Export Slaughter Interval 42 days.

Directions for Use / General instructions.

Tick infested cattle introduced onto properties where an Oztik Pour-On treatment program is in place should be treated with Oztik Pour-On prior to release. Repeat the treatment when ticks are first seen again, but not within six weeks after the previous treatment. Maximum number of treatments is three per annual tick season. There is no need to treat calves as long as they suckle treated cows; calves will receive adequate protection from their mother. A reduced length of protection may occur in cows which are suckling calves. Oztik Pour-On should not be applied to show cattle as a light scurfiness may be visible for some time after treatment. If handling treated animals within 24 hours of application wear recommended protective clothing (see Safety Directions). For local tick control recommendations contact Department of Agriculture. 

Application.

The weight of cattle should be determined by either scales or a weighband. Dose individuals according to the heaviest animal in the mob. Do not underdose. Apply in two bands, about 7 cm wide, on each side of the spine between the rump and the shoulders with a suitable applicator.

Presentation

Liquid: 5 L (backpack), 15 L.

Storage

Store below 30°C (room temperature). Store in original container, tightly closed, in a safe place out of direct sunlight.

Poisons

Schedule S6.

Registration

NSW, NT, Qld, WA. 

APVMA Number

58799