Farmguard Hepta Zinc

Contains 100% Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate. 22% Elemental Zinc. Biogro registered.

For the prevention of facial eczema in cattle. For the prevention and treatment of footrot in sheep and goats.

Directions for Use

Facial Eczema Control

Dose Rate: 8 gms Farmguard HEPTA ZINC per 100 kg live weight per day.

Approximate Daily Dose

Class of Cattle Approx Cattle Weight Dose grams/day
Friesian Cow450kg36
Jersey Friesian Cow400kg32
Jersey Cow350kg28
Friesian Yearling275kg22
Jersey Yearling200kg16
Friesian Calf190kg1
Jersey Calf130kg10
Beef Cow450kg36
Beef Yearling275kg22
Beef Calf195kg15

Add total required weight of Farmguard HEPTA ZINC to the reticulated water supply via an in-line dispenser/ diluter or with an in-trough floating dispenser. The direct addition to water troughs is not recommended except for very small numbers of animals.

Footrot Control

Footbath concentration 7 percent by weight.

Mixing Instructions

Calculate or measure the total volume required to fill the footbath 3 cm deep for pen and 8 cm for trough baths.

Weight 0.7 kg Hepta Zinc for every 10 litres of volume.
Dissolve Hepta Zinc in approximately two thirds of the total volume and dilute to the final volume.

Hepta Zinc will dissolve more rapidly in hot water.

Treatment:

Stand sheep in Hepta Zinc for a minimum of two minutes. Trim hooves of badly affected animals. Treat established footrot cases once or twice per week. To prevent footrot, treat at weekly or two weekly intervals.

Caution:

Concentrated solutions of zinc are caustic. Avoid splashing on skin and eyes. Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when handling or mixing this product. Wash hands after use and before eating or drinking.

Withholding Period:

Meat: Nil

Storage:

Store in a dry, well ventilated place.

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