Long Range (Eprinomectin)

                                Whether we like it or not, parasites are a fact of life for our livestock and for us. All living things on Earth including many parasites themselves play host to one or more exploitative organisms that live on or inside them, from microscopic protozoan to tapeworms reaching a nauseating 20 feet in length. Parasites make up the majority of species on our planet, and a number of them are justly feared because of the human diseases they cause such as malaria, African sleeping sickness and trichinosis. Not all parasites, however, pose a risk to us, or our animals. Indeed, a parasite that kills its host is pretty unsuccessful at the game of survival. In wild animals, a delicate balance between host and parasite seems to be the general rule. When working out a worm prevention program on your farm, it helps to realize that each parasite species has a unique life cycle.

                In general, mature, healthy livestock, like their wild counterparts develop a degree of immunity to parasites, while young and old animals, and those under the stress of pregnancy, lactation, malnutrition or overcrowding are more likely to suffer ill effects from parasitism. A pasture’s parasite load and thus the worm levels in the animals that feed on it will vary with the seasons, weather conditions and farm management practices. Worms like warm, moist environments so parasite levels tend to peak during spring and plummet during dry summer months, for instance.

Signs of parasite infestation include:

·         Weight loss

·         Depression

·         Rough hair coat

·         Diarrhea

·         Anemia

Long Range is a ready to use, sterile injectable preparation containing Eprinomectin, a member of the macrocyclic lactone class of antiparasitics. Eprinomectin is a semi-synthetic compound of the avermectin family, intended for the treatment of internal and external parasites in cattle and in lactating cows. It has been proven to effectively protect cattle from re-infection from gastrointestinal roundworms such as Cooperia oncophora, Cooperia punctata, Trichostrongylus axei in 100 days and Haemonchus placei, Oesophagostomum radiatum, Ostertagia lyrata, Ostertagia ostertagi in 120 days. Also, from lungworms such as Dictyocaulus viviparous in 150 days.

Long Range should be administered only by subcutaneous injection in front of the shoulder at the recommended dosage level of 1mg Eprinomectin per kg body weight. Each milliliter of Long Range contains 50 mg of Eprinomectin, which is sufficient to treat 110 lbs of bodyweight. Doses greater than 10 mL should be divided between two injection sites to reduce occasional discomfort or site reaction. Underdosing and/or subtherapeutic concentrations of extended-release anthelmintic products may encourage the development of parasite resistance.

Animals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 48 days of the last treatment. This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows. It is indicated through studies that when Eprinomectin comes in contact with soil, it binds to the soil and becomes inactive over time. Free Eprinomectin may affect fish and certain aquatic organisms; it is suggested to dispose of containers in an approved landfill or by incineration. Eprinomectin is excreted in the feces of treated animals; it can inhibit the reproduction and growth of pests and beneficial insects that use feces as a source of food and for reproduction. It is recommended that parasite resistance be monitored following the use of any anthelmintic with the use of a fecal egg count reduction test program.