Virbamec L is a specialized 1% Ivermectin-based injectable solution, a cornerstone of South African livestock health management. As a powerful endectocide, it is the primary choice for farmers looking to eliminate a wide range of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, mange mites, and sucking lice in a single, low-volume dose.
Key Performance Features
- Broad-Spectrum Parasite Control: Highly effective against adult and immature stages of major internal parasites, providing a "clean sweep" of the animal's system.
- External Parasite Efficacy: Controls sucking lice and mange mites, significantly improving skin condition and reducing the stress associated with constant itching.
- High-Purity Ivermectin: Formulated for maximum bioavailability, ensuring the active ingredient reaches therapeutic levels in the bloodstream quickly.
- Low-Volume Dosage: The concentrated formula allows for smaller injection volumes, reducing tissue irritation and stress during mass handling.
Ideal Applications
- Routine Deworming Programs: Essential for strategic deworming during seasonal transitions (Spring and Autumn) to break parasite life cycles.
- Internal Worm Management: Targets Wireworm (Haemonchus contortus), Brown Stomach Worm, and Nodular Worm in sheep and cattle.
- Lice & Mite Eradication: The go-to treatment for clinical outbreaks of mange or lice infestations in kraaled or housed animals.
- Nasal Bot Control: Specifically effective against the larval stages of the nasal bot fly (Oestrus ovis) in sheep.
Product Benefits
- Convenient 500ml Multidose Bottle: Designed for use with automatic drenching or injection guns, making it ideal for treating large herds or flocks efficiently.
- Proven Safety Margin: When used at the recommended dosage, it is safe for use in pregnant and lactating animals (observing relevant milk withdrawal periods).
- Cost-Efficient Health Tool: By reducing the parasite load, it improves feed conversion ratios and daily weight gains, directly impacting farm profitability.
Pro Tip: Always administer via subcutaneous injection (under the skin), preferably in the loose skin behind the shoulder or on the neck. To prevent the development of parasite resistance, avoid "under-dosing"; always estimate the weight of the heaviest animal in the group and set your equipment accordingly, or use a weigh-band for accuracy.
