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Z-itch Sweet itch prevention

Item Code: 72224
Packsize: 250ml

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Z-itch is a ready-to-use, pour-on solution to help combat Sweet itch. Sweet itch is an allergic skin disease found in certain horses that are allergic to the saliva in the bite of a species of midge called cullicoides. Once a horse is bitten it will have an allergic reaction at the site of the bite. Z-itch containing Permethrin 40mg/ml (cis:trans 80:20) which aids in the control of sweet itch in horses and donkeys, It should be administered at the rate of 4mg/kg body weight, equivalent to 1.0ml per 10kg body weight to a maximum of 40ml.

Application:
Apply the measured dose in approximately equal proportions to the mane and rump avoiding the saddle area. Treatment should be started at the beginning of the sweet itch season and repeated as necessary - treatment once weekly should be sufficient for most horses. If horses and donkeys are to be groomed, apply the product after grooming. Do not treat the saddle area. The product must not be applied forward of the ears. Take care to avoid eye contact. In case of accidental splashing into the horse's eye, the affected eye should be washed thoroughly and immediately with copious quantities of clean water and veterinary attention sought.

Protection of Operators:
Wear protective clothing, boots and chemically resistant gloves such as rubber, PVC or nitrile when applying the product. Wash splashes from skin and eyes immediately. When using the product do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands and exposed skin before eating, drinking or smoking and after work. Use in a well ventilated area. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. If signs of disease persist or appear, consult a veterinary surgeon.

Protection of Consumers:
Not to be used on horses intended for human consumption. Treated horses may never be slaughtered for human consumption. The horse must have been declared as not intended for human consumption under the national horse passport legislation.

Disposal:
Dangerous to fish and other aquatic life. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with the product or used container. Dispose of any unused product and empty containers in accordance with guidance from your local waste regulation authority.

Dosage and Administration Guide:
Zitch is a ready-to-use, pour-on solution that should be administered at the rate of 4mg/kg bodyweight, equivalent to 1.0ml per 10kg body weight to a maximum of 40ml. Each 250ml will treat an average size horse forĀ Up to 6 weeks.

Dosage Guidelines:

Weight

Dose

Weight

Dose

Weight

Dose

100 kg

10 ml

250 kg

25 ml

400 kg

40 ml

200 kg

20 ml

300 kg

30 ml

>500 kg

40 ml

Active Ingredient:
Permethrin 40mg/ml (cis:trans 80:20)