StrikeForce®-S

StrikeForce®-S

Spray-On Sheep Blowfly Treatment

For the protection of sheep, either off-shears or with any length wool, for up to 18 to 24 weeks against strike by dicyclanil-susceptible strains of blowflies (Lucilia cuprina) when applied by spraying.

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Technical Information

StrikeForce-S contains dicyclanil in a unique solution. This unique formulation, developed and manufactured in Australia, provides farmers with up to 18 to 24 weeks of protection against blowfly strike, whilst having a low meat WHP of 14 days and an ESI of only 35 days.

Active Constituent(s)

  • 50 g/L Dicyclanil

Indications

For the protection of sheep, either off-shears or with any length wool, for up to 18 to 24 weeks against strike by dicyclanil-susceptible strains of blowflies (Lucilia cuprina) when applied by spraying. For the protection of mulesing and marking wounds on sheep against fly strike (Lucilia cuprina) during the wound healing process.

Dosage

For the Prevention of Body Strike

Sheep Weight (kg) Total Volume / Sheep (mL) Total Volume Per Treatment Band (mL) No. of Bands
10 – 20 14 7 2
21 – 30 16 8 2
31 – 50 20 10 2
>50 24 12 2

For the Prevention of Breech Strike

Sheep Weight (kg) Total Volume / Sheep (mL) Total Volume Per Treatment Band (mL) No. of Bands
10 – 20 7 7 1
21 – 30 8 8 1
31 – 50 10 10 1
>50 12 12 1

For the Prevention of Poll Strike

Rams and sheep susceptible to poll strike should be treated. Apply 5 mL of STRIKEFORCE-S SPRAY-ON SHEEP BLOWFLY TREATMENT to the areas requiring protection, around the poll and horns.

For the Prevention of Fly Strike After Mulesing

Sheep Weight (kg) Total Volume / Sheep (mL) Total Volume Per Treatment Band (mL) No. of Bands
Up to 30 kg 8 4 2
31 – 50 10 5 2

For the Prevention of Fly Strike After Marking

Lamb Weight (30 kg) Total Volume / Sheep (mL) Total Volume Per Treatment Band (mL) No. of Bands
Ram lambs 8 4 2
Ewe lambs 4 4 1

When a tail has been amputated, apply 4 mL over the crutch, ensuring sufficient coverage of the open wound. When the tail has not been amputated, ensure sufficient coverage of the tail where the rubber ring has been applied. In the case of ram lambs a further 4 mL can be sprayed over and around the scrotum area after the rubber ring has been applied.

Withholding Period(s)

Meat:  DO NOT USE less than 14 days before slaughter for human consumption.

Milk: DO NOT USE on ewes which are producing or may in the future produce milk that may be used or processed for human consumption.

Wool Harvesting Interval: DO NOT USE less than 3 months before shearing or fibre collection.

Trade Advice (ESI)

Export slaughter intervals (ESI):
DO NOT USE less than 35 days before slaughter for export.

Product Codes

Size Code
15 L 502535