Moxodex is a fast acting oral drench wormer for sheep that is aimed at controlling roundworm and lungworm. It has a persistent effect that will prevent reinfection for up to 5 weeks after use, leaving you with an 8 week dosing interval. Moxodex has been shown to be effective against certain benzimidazole resistant strains of worms. Moxodex uses the same active ingredient as Cydectin sheep drench which many users will be familiar with.
Active Ingredient: Moxidectin
Target Species: Sheep
Treats and Controls: Gastro-intestinal (round) worms, lungworms
Administration Method: Oral drench
Withdrawal Time: 14 days for sheep intended for meat and offal. 5 days for sheep producing milk for human consumption
Dosage for sheep: 1 ml per 5 kg of bodyweight.
| Body Weight | Dose Volume | Number of worm doses per pack | ||
| 1 Litre | 2.5 Litre | 5 Litre | ||
| 10kg | 2 ml | 500 | 1250 | 2500 |
| 20kg | 4 ml | 250 | 625 | 1250 |
| 30kg | 6 ml | 167 | 417 | 833 |
| 40kg | 8 ml | 125 | 313 | 625 |
| 50kg | 10 ml | 100 | 250 | 500 |
| 60kg | 12 ml | 83 | 208 | 417 |
| 70kg | 14 ml | 71 | 179 | 357 |
Always read the label and all enclosed information for Moxodex for sheep before administering to animals!
Precautions when using Animal Medications
Care should be taken to avoid the following when treating your livestock:
- Too frequent or repeated use of the same class of Anthelmintics over an extended period
- Underdosing by under estimating weights or failing to calibrate dosing gun
- Failing to test faecal samples to determine if any resistance to the Anthelmintics you are using is already present.
How sheep contract worms:
Features of Moxodex for sheep
- Moxidectin Based drench
- Treats Roundworms and Lungworms
- Fast acting
- Protect your flock from infestations for 4 to 5 weeks after application
- 8 Week dosing interval
This product is only licensed for sale within the Republic of Ireland
