In the fight against drench-resistant sheep worms, combination drench treatments are changing – and here’s why:
Announcement posted by Virbac Australia Pty Ltd 31 Jan 2018
When it comes to winning the war against sheep worms, combination sheep drenches and worm resistance are hot topics at the moment. As Australian farmers gear up for a new year of sheep drenching, livestock health experts Virbac Australia are on hand with some invaluable advice – and some game-changing news.
One of the most challenging issues for farmers is the growth of triple resistant and monepantel resistant worms, especially given the fact that drench resistance costs the Australian sheep and wool industry millions of dollars from lost production and associated costs each year. Yet despite these risks and costs, some sheep farmers continue to use out-dated drench technology on their farms – as Virbac Australia Sheep Product Manager Terrance Loughlin explains:
“Most older drenches rely on a single drench group, or a combination of drench groups formulated with 20th century technology and they don’t always kill triple resistant and monepantel resistant worms… making it historically very hard to eradicate them. That’s because when farmers use a drench that doesn’t kill triple resistant worms, over time they’re actually increasing the proportion of those resistant worms on their property.”
As drench-resistance continues to rise, sheep producers are advised to use combination drenches developed with new technology, Loughlin continues:
“Not only do certain combination drenches provide a better worm kill rate, but they can also substantially reduce the proliferation of drench-resistant species. The chance of a worm having genes resistant to a drench containing three active ingredients is much lower than being resistant to just one. This leaves fewer resistant worms to reproduce, reducing any further development of resistance.”
Yet not all combination drenches are the same – and to combat the growing problem of worm resistance, Virbac has launched a new class of combination oral sheep drench incorporating micellar technology for improved efficacy that will revolutionise the worm control market.
Tridectin is the only broad-spectrum combination drench with a registered claim to kill triple resistant and monepantel resistant worms. With 14 days persistent activity against moxidectin sensitive strains of barber’s pole worm and small brown stomach worm – and with a shorter-than-usual ESI of just 17 days (11 days shorter than other combination drenches) – Tridectin delays drench-resistance, and stops worms from coming back.
That’s great news for farm profitability and productivity, as Loughlin explains:
“A shorter ESI means that sheep can go to slaughter sooner – and greater persistency after drenching helps to break the worm cycle, for cleaner pastures and healthier overall conditions. That makes this new product an essential part of any sheep producer program.”
Tridectin is also the only broad-spectrum combination drench to contain Moxidectin, the most potent mectin available in the fight against worms. Moxidectin is more effective because it enters the parasite cells more rapidly, reaches higher concentrations faster and is retained in the parasite for longer. By combining it with Levamisole and Albendazole, farmers can benefit from a ‘novel’ approach to worming.
Set to drastically improve the effectiveness of worm drench programs, Tridectin is now available in rural merchandise stores across Australia.
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Media Enquiries: C7EVEN Communications
Kate Munsie Adam Arndell
(02) 6766 4513 / 0421 935 843 (02) 6766 4513 / 0403 372 889
kate.munsie@c7even.com.au adam.arndell@c7even.com.au
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One of the most challenging issues for farmers is the growth of triple resistant and monepantel resistant worms, especially given the fact that drench resistance costs the Australian sheep and wool industry millions of dollars from lost production and associated costs each year. Yet despite these risks and costs, some sheep farmers continue to use out-dated drench technology on their farms – as Virbac Australia Sheep Product Manager Terrance Loughlin explains:
“Most older drenches rely on a single drench group, or a combination of drench groups formulated with 20th century technology and they don’t always kill triple resistant and monepantel resistant worms… making it historically very hard to eradicate them. That’s because when farmers use a drench that doesn’t kill triple resistant worms, over time they’re actually increasing the proportion of those resistant worms on their property.”
As drench-resistance continues to rise, sheep producers are advised to use combination drenches developed with new technology, Loughlin continues:
“Not only do certain combination drenches provide a better worm kill rate, but they can also substantially reduce the proliferation of drench-resistant species. The chance of a worm having genes resistant to a drench containing three active ingredients is much lower than being resistant to just one. This leaves fewer resistant worms to reproduce, reducing any further development of resistance.”
Yet not all combination drenches are the same – and to combat the growing problem of worm resistance, Virbac has launched a new class of combination oral sheep drench incorporating micellar technology for improved efficacy that will revolutionise the worm control market.
Tridectin is the only broad-spectrum combination drench with a registered claim to kill triple resistant and monepantel resistant worms. With 14 days persistent activity against moxidectin sensitive strains of barber’s pole worm and small brown stomach worm – and with a shorter-than-usual ESI of just 17 days (11 days shorter than other combination drenches) – Tridectin delays drench-resistance, and stops worms from coming back.
That’s great news for farm profitability and productivity, as Loughlin explains:
“A shorter ESI means that sheep can go to slaughter sooner – and greater persistency after drenching helps to break the worm cycle, for cleaner pastures and healthier overall conditions. That makes this new product an essential part of any sheep producer program.”
Tridectin is also the only broad-spectrum combination drench to contain Moxidectin, the most potent mectin available in the fight against worms. Moxidectin is more effective because it enters the parasite cells more rapidly, reaches higher concentrations faster and is retained in the parasite for longer. By combining it with Levamisole and Albendazole, farmers can benefit from a ‘novel’ approach to worming.
Set to drastically improve the effectiveness of worm drench programs, Tridectin is now available in rural merchandise stores across Australia.
Ends
Media Enquiries: C7EVEN Communications
Kate Munsie Adam Arndell
(02) 6766 4513 / 0421 935 843 (02) 6766 4513 / 0403 372 889
kate.munsie@c7even.com.au adam.arndell@c7even.com.au
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- Terrance Loughlin, Sheep Product Manager at Virbac Australia