Acatak Duostar controls a wide range of internal and external parasites in a single, ready-to-use, pour-on formulation for beef cattle. It combines two modes of action for knockdown and residual control of fluazuron-susceptible ticks, including strains resistant to organophosphates, synthetic pyrethroids and amidines, as well as ivermectin-sensitive parasites. Applied early in the season as part of a strategic control program, Acatak Duostar helps to minimise the build-up of the tick population on cattle and pastures. Acatak Duostar has two proven modes of action to help mitigate the risk of resistance developing and prolong the life of all available chemistry.

Active constituents: 15g/L Fluazuron, 5g/L Ivermectin

Refer to the label for all product information.

Restraints

DO NOT USE on cattle that are producing or may in the future produce milk for human consumption.

Contraindications

This product is contraindicated for use on pregnant cows within six weeks of calving to avoid handling stress.

Dosage and administration

Apply the product in two bands, about 7cm wide, each side of the spine between the rump and the shoulders using a 30mL Acatak Duostar Manual Applicator or 30mL Genesis Power Doser™ fitted with a fan spray nozzle (55 psi operating pressure). Dose to the heaviest animal in the mob. DO NOT underdose.

 

Critical comments

1. Retreat when you first see ticks but not before at least 6 weeks after the previous treatment.

2. Maximum number of treatments per annual tick season: 3.

3. To achieve optimal efficacy, Acatak Duostar relies on a combination of absorption through the skin and oral ingestion (via grooming). For oral ingestion it is critical that the product is applied as 2 x 7cm wide bands, from the shoulder to the rump, that are well separated on either side of the spine. Use an Elanco approved applicator. DO NOT use any other applicator.

4. The weight of cattle should be determined by either scales or a weighband. Dose individuals according to the heaviest animal in the mob. Recommended rate gives 1.5mg fluazuron and 0.5mg ivermectin per kg bodyweight of beef cattle. DO NOT underdose.

5. There is no need to treat calves for cattle tick as long as they suckle treated cows. Calves will receive adequate protection from their mother. A reduced length of protection may occur in cows which are suckling calves.

6. Acatak Duostar should not be applied to show cattle as a light scurfiness may be visible for some time after treatment.

7. The effect of Acatak Duostar is not adversely affected if rain occurs after application.

 

Withholding Periods:

MILK: DO NOT USE on cattle that are producing or may in the future produce milk for human consumption.

MEAT: DO NOT USE LESS than 28 days before slaughter for human consumption. Calves which have suckled on treated cows must not be slaughtered less than 4 months after the last treatment of these cows.

EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI): DO NOT USE less than 42 days before slaughter for export.
 

Pack Sizes:

5L and 25L

 

 

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