Striker 6

*Striker 6 for pigs given to pregnant sows before farrowing effectively controls transmission via the milk of S. ransomi to piglets.
Since louse eggs can take up to three weeks to hatch, re-treatment may be necessary.

Since the effect of Ivermectin is not immediate, avoid contact between treated and untreated pigs for at least one week after completion of the treatment programme. 
Exposure of treated pigs to infected animals, contaminated premises, soil or pasture may result in reinfection.

Dosage and administration:
Striker 6 must be incorporated in feed and fed for seven consecutive days at the recommended dose rate of 100 mcg of Ivermectin per kg of bodyweight per day.
The appropriate inclusion rate of Premix, in kg per tonne of feed, can be calculated as follows:

Premix inclusion rate (kgs/tonne of feed) = 
  0.1 x average bodyweight (kgs)
  6 x average daily feed intake (kgs)

Growing Pigs: 
The recommended dose level of 100 micrograms of Ivermectin per kg of bodyweight is obtained under most circumstances for pigs up to 40kgs of bodyweight by including 333g of Striker 6 in each tonne of finished feed. Striker 6 must be thoroughly mixed in the finished feed, and fed continuously as the only ration for seven consecutive days. 

In pigs weighing more than 40kg, average daily feed consumption may fall below 5% of bodyweight, particularly if they are on a restricted feeding programme or where pigs are fed a high protein ration. Therefore for pigs weighing 40kgs to 100kgs, include 400g of Striker 6 per tonne of feed.

Adult pigs:  
The recommended dose level for adult pigs is achieved in most circumstances by thoroughly mixing 1.67kgs of Striker 6 in each tonne of finished feed. 
The resulting medicated feed should be fed at a rate of 1kg per 100kgs of bodyweight each day for seven days. 

Where medicated feed is fed as part of the ration, it is recommended that the Striker 6 medicated feed is fed first. After this is consumed, any remaining daily feed allocation should be given. This should be repeated for seven consecutive days. 

Alternatively, where dry feed intake can be accurately measured and all the animals to be treated have a similar bodyweight, the inclusion rate can be calculated using previous formula. This assumes the total ration is to be medicated.

Striker 6 can be administered to sows at any stage of pregnancy or lactation. 

Striker 6 can be used in breeding sows and boars and will not affect fertility.

Recommended treatment programme:
Growing pigs:  
Groups of growing pigs should be treated for seven consecutive days on transfer to clean quarters. Where an all-in-all-out system is not possible, it is recommended that the parasite control programme should start with all the growing pigs already in the house.
Adult pigs:  
All breeding pigs should be treated in a blanket programme every 6 months or as often as necessary. A treatment will be of particular use before moving sows to clean quarters or a fresh paddock.

Contra-indications, warnings etc: 
Do not smoke or eat while handling the product. 
Wash hands after use. 
Do not use for any other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may occur.

Pharmaceutical precautions: 
To ensure thorough dispersion of the product, it should first be mixed with a suitable quantity of feed ingredients before incorporation in the final mix. 
The product will remain stable in finished feed for three months when stored below 25°C in a dry place. 
It can be incorporated in pelletted feed, preconditioned with steam for up to 10 seconds at a temperature not exceeding 85°C.

Container disposal: 
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO FISH AND AQUATIC LIFE.  
Do not contaminate surface waters or ditches with product or used containers. Drug containers and any residual contents should be disposed of in accordance with any guidance from an appropriate waste regulation authority.

Packaging: 
5kg plastic buckets with plastic liners.

For Animal Use Only.