Keeping cows healthy at calving and pre-mating
Words: Zoetis
Cydectin Pour-On is a widely trusted worm and lice treatment for cattle, offering effective control against a broad spectrum of internal and external parasites. Its active ingredient, moxidectin, is a member of the macrocyclic lactone family, renowned for its potency and extended action.
This product is particularly valued by farmers for its ease of application, long-lasting efficacy, and its role in supporting animal health during critical periods such as calving and premating.
The unique formulation of Cydectin Pour-On, with added excipients to enhance stickability and absorption across the skin, ensures rapid and consistent delivery of the active ingredient, targeting gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworm and lice. Its residual activity means it continues to protect cattle for several weeks, (42 days for lungworm, 35 days for Ostertagia ostertagii), enabling more protein and energy to be channeled into milk production, reproduction or growth.
Cows at calving (especially heifers) are under physiological stress, and their immune systems can be compromised, making them more susceptible to parasitic infections. Treating at risk cows with Cydectin Pour-On at calving helps minimise parasite burdens, which in turn supports better milk production and overall cow health. Healthier cows are more robust and more likely to maintain their condition and produce more milk during this demanding phase¹²³⁴.
Ensuring cows are in optimal condition before mating is essential for conception rates and future productivity. The daily challenge of parasite larvae can lead to weight loss, reduced appetite, and poor body condition, all of which negatively impact reproductive performance. Administering Cydectin Pour-On before mating eliminates the parasites within the cows and will prevent ingested larvae from establishing, supporting better weight gain, improved energy levels, and enhanced fertility rates. This proactive approach can lead to higher conception rates and a more synchronized calving pattern in the following season.
Cydectin Pour-On is an invaluable tool for dairy farmers, particularly around calving and premating. Its ease of use, broad-spectrum efficacy, and long-lasting protection make it a preferred choice for supporting herd health and productivity. By integrating Cydectin Pour-On into strategic parasite control programs, farmers can help ensure their cattle reach their full genetic and productive potential, while also improving animal welfare and farm profitability.
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² McPherson WB, et al Effect of a peri-parturient eprinomectin treatment of dairy cows on milk production NZVJ, 2001
³ McPherson WB, The impact of eprinomectin treatment on dairy cattle reproductive performance Proc Society of DCV NZVA, 2000
⁴ Sanchez J, et al. A meta-analysis of the milk-production response after anthelmintic treatment in naturally infected adult dairy cows Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 2004