Ivomec

[Jeffery and Cheryl Vance]

When mixing Ivomec with water how many cc per gallon ?

[Jean]

1 1/2 cc/ml per gallon - injectable type.

[Jeffery and Cheryl Vance]

Thanks Jean How do u use the Sheep Drench Ivomec A Sheep farmer gave me a new bottle today?

[Jean]

I've only used the injectable kind for cattle.

[Mike Gilbert]

I use the cattle strength, so adjust accordingly.   I use an eyedropper.   For large fowl, I put 7 to 10 drops on the bare skin above and below the vent and over the pin bones.    The amount depends on size and whether they are infested or not.   There is a high tolerance for this product.   It has been used to treat humans for eye worm in third world countries according to reports I have read.   For bantams, 4 or 5 drops should be enough.    Some drop it into the mouth of the bird.   There is no need for that, as it is absorbed into the system through the skin.   

[Clif Redden]

Jeff, I agree 100%.   I've been using Ivomec on my chickens for a long time .Ivomec pour on for cattle applied the way Mike described, I think is very effective and the easiest method to rid your chickens of worms, lice and mites.

[Jeffery and Cheryl Vance]

Mike and Clif  We used the Ivomec sheep drench today very easy Cheryl helped which made very easy I caught she used the eye dropper she is the best helper i am very lucky. Thanks to both Mike and Clif for information.

[greeneggsandham]

How long does this stuff remain effective and how long would you wait before eating eggs?

[Clif Redden]

Hi Sharon, On the directions the bottle says 48 days for slaughter. Remember this is for cattle and once again the bottle gives a residue warning, it reads a withdrawal time in milk has not been established.

[Mike Gilbert]

It lasts several months, you should check them from time to time after that.   I figure if they can use it in humans, the trace amount in a few eggs shouldn't do any harm.   Remember, we're talking mere drops as opposed to pouring quite a large amount on a steer or a deer.   I'm sure it may not be recommended, but we don't withhold at all.   So far we haven't grown any horns or a tail.   And I seem to be free of parasites to boot! 

[Jeffery and Cheryl Vance]

Checked all birds that we used the Ivomec on and man what a job could not find nothing on them they even look a lot better act a lot better. Now when do u follow up on this and would u us frontline and another wormer.

[Clif Redden]

Hi Jeff, It last around three months. I never found it necessary to us other wormers with it, a good way to know your birds are  worm free is their litter should be solid with a nice white cap.

[Sharon Yorks]

But if they aren't, how soon would you follow up with a second dose?

[Clif Redden]

I've never had Ivomec fail as a wormer, but if I didn't see results, I would try something else in a short time 5-6 day. If that doesn't work there may be something else wrong with the bird

[Max]

Mike, Cliff, are you using the pour on or the injectable with the eye dropper? The last time I used the Frontline it didn't work very well. Maybe I got a bad batch... I'm thinking about trying Ivomec this time.