Product Type
Acatak® Duostar® is a tick development inhibitor and a broad spectrum, anti-parasitic pour-on for beef cattle.
Properties
Acatak Duostar contains the active components fluazuron (15g/L) and ivermectin (5g/L).
Fluazuron is a powerful insect growth regulator (IGR) which interferes with chitin synthesis of the larval stages of the cattle tick.
Ivermectin is a member of the Macrocyclic Lactone family of chemicals.. which result in the paralysis and death of internal and external parasites of cattle.
Acatak Duostar is a ready-to-use pour-on formulation.
Indications
Acatak Duostar is for the strategic control of the Cattle Tick, Boophilus microplus, (including all acaricide resistant strains) on Beef Cattle. It also treats and controls ivermectin sensitive internal and external parasites of beef cattle, including gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, sucking and biting lice and sarcoptic and chorioptic mites and buffalo fly.
Acatak Duostar not only provides long-term tick protection for cattle (up to 12 weeks*), but it may also help lower the tick burden in pasture.
*Protection periods may be influenced by the environment (tick pressure) and stock factors (growth rate, lactation), Novartis data on file.
Dosage and Administration
The recommended dose rate is:
- 5mL of Acatak Duostar per 50kg body weight (corresponding to 1.5mg fluazuron and 0.5mg ivermectin per kg)
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Body weight (kg)
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Dose (mL)
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Apply in two bands
Dose/bands (mL)
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101 - 150
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15
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7.5
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151 - 200
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20
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10
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201 - 250
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25
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12.5
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251 - 300
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30
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15
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301 - 350
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35
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17.5
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351 - 400
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40
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20
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401 - 450
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45
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22.5
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451 - 500
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50
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25
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501 - 550
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55
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27.5
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551 - 600
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60
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30
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601 - 650
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65
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32.5
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More than 650
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5mL per 50kg
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2.5mL per 50kg
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Acatak should be applied strategically, initially at the onset of the tick season, preferably prior to tick activity.
Re-treat when ticks are first seen, but not less than 6 weeks from the previous treatment.
Maximum number of treatments per year: 3
There is no need to treat suckling calves. Calves will receive adequate protection from their mother.
Acatak Duostar is absorbed orally via grooming and through the skin. For best results, Acatak Duostar should be applied in two 7cm wide bands, either side of the spine from shoulder to tail. This maximises absorption and ensures effective concentrations of Acatak Duostar are reached.
For tick control recommendations in your area, contact your local department of agriculture.
Withholding Period
MEAT – DO NOT USE less than 42 days before slaughter for human consumption. Calves that have suckled on treated cows must not be slaughtered less than 4 months since the last treatment of the cows.
EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL – DO NOT slaughter for export less than 42 days after final treatment.
MILK – DO NOT USE on cattle which are producing, or may in the future produce milk for human consumption.
Formulations and Packaging
Acatak Duostar is a ready-to-use pour-on formulation containing 15g of fluazuron and 5g of ivermectin per litre.
Acatak Duostar is available in the following sizes:
- Backpack 1L
- Backpack 5L
- Drum 10L
- Drum 25L
Safety
Harmful if swallowed. May irritate this skin. Will irritate the eyes. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders.
When preparing the product for use and using the product, wear elbow-length PVC gloves.
If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after use. After each day's use, wash gloves.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (Ph: 131126).
This product is very toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Do not contaminate fish ponds, dams and rivers.