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Administration Method

TO ENSURE SAFE DOSING, THESE DIRECTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED:

Fit the flat end of the capsule into the cup on the appropriate capsule applicator.

Carefully administer the capsules by following these directions:

1. Control the animal

You must have complete control of the animal at all times. Work in a race and straddle each sheep high on the neck, keeping its ears against your knees or thighs (as in a head bail).

DO NOT rush administration of the capsule. Take your time as incorrect administration can kill the sheep.

2. Hold head and neck at the correct angle

The angle between the head and neck must be straightened so that the dosing applicator in the mouth lines up with the throat.

THE CORRECT ANGLE MUST BE ACHIEVED BY LIFTING THE ANIMAL’S CHIN AND ALLOWING IT TO PULL BACK AGAINST YOUR THIGHS. KEEP COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE HEAD AND NECK WHILE DOSING.

NOTE: WITH AN INCORRECT ANGLE OR UNDUE FORCE, THE OPERATOR CAN PUNCTURE THE BACK OF THE THROAT CAUSING FATAL INFECTION.

3. Let the sheep’s swallowing reflex pull applicator to back of throat

Hold the applicator so the nozzle points down. While holding the animal’s chin insert the capsule into the side of the mouth and on to the tongue avoiding contact with the teeth

The animal will start swallowing. Swallowing must continue throughout the dosing process and will cease if the head and neck are at the wrong angle, or if your dosing technique is incorrect. Slight resistance may be felt if the animal uses its tongue to block the capsule at the back of the mouth.

DON’T FORCE AT THIS POINT. Withdraw the capsule to restart swallowing. Allow the swallowing reflex to draw the capsule and applicator over the tongue and into the back of the throat.

NOTE: NEVER PUSH OR USE EXCESS FORCE AS YOU MAY DAMAGE THE ANIMAL’S THROAT CAUSING FATAL INFECTION.

Once the front edge of the applicator handle is at the corner of the mouth, gently release the capsule by pressing the plunger button. As you release the capsule, slowly withdraw the applicator while keeping the release button depressed.

Watch the animal for a moment to ensure the capsule is not spat out.

NOTE

1. Keep the capsule clear of the teeth. Damaged capsules will not function correctly.

2. Do not remove the water-soluble tape from the capsules. This will dissolve in the gut.

3. Ensure the applicator is in working condition.

4. Dose carefully – take your time.

Dynamax capsules have been discontinued, however stock may remain in some stores.

Please call Customer Care on
1800 808 691 for further details.