Virbac Australia has launched Cydectin Platinum, the next generation of cattle pour-on drenches.
It is the world’s first dual-active moxidectin and levamisole cattle pour-on powered by DMI-Sorb technology, to offer cattle producers better worm control.
Cydectin Platinum was developed, tested and manufactured locally in Australia and is Virbac’s second drench combination in three years.
The development of Cydectin Platinum has taken seven years and has involved Australian farmers, veterinarians, formulation experts, parasitologists and market experts.
Virbac tech services manager Matt Ball said Cydectin Platinum was highly effective against key current worm strains in cattle, including those that were highly resistant.
“Dual-actives allow worms to be attacked in different ways, killing the worms learning to survive single-active drench chemicals,” Dr Ball said.
“This drench is a game-changer, offering unrivalled dual active worm control in the convenience of a pour-on with a short ESI and no known effect on dung beetles.
“It can easily replace the use of any cattle drench.”
The product has been tested in registration trials across Australia against the most current worm strains sourced from different cattle regions.
Virbac Australia senior cattle product manager Tiago Carmona said the product was the the result of innovative thinking and the next level of animal health science and technology for drenches.
“Cydectin Platinum, a locally developed, tested and manufactured product delivers what Australian cattle farmers have asked for — a highly effective cattle drench with short withholding periods in the convenience of a pour-on,” Mr Carmona said.
The product is effective against single and dual resistant worms, and includes a claim for reduced pasture contamination for 21 to 35 days.
The DMI-Sorb technology makes Cydectin Platinum a non-irritant pour-on that ‘stays on’ to enhance penetration and reduce absorption variability of the actives between animals.
The product does not irritate the skin or damage the hide, and is rain-fast from two hours after treatment.
The use of DMI is a first for an animal product in Australia, but is already used in human cosmetics.
“The product is available from all major animal health suppliers around Australia,” Mr Carmona said.
Worms cause significant productivity loss to cattle in Australia.
Farmers are encouraged to discuss this new product innovation with their advisers.