{"product_id":"viper-pour-on-20ltr-elanco","title":"Viper Pour On 20ltr Elanco **","description":"\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.csBE29F54{margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0pt} .cs960BB1B{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:italic;Arial;} .cs95B300B{11pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Calibri;} .csF14733B{12pt;Arial;color:#000000;text-decoration: underline;font-style:italic;font-weight:normal;} .cs3A3F9AB{12pt;Arial;color:#000000;text-decoration: underline;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;} .csB2B83AB{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Arial;} .csAD8970B{12pt;font-weight:normal;color:#000000;font-style:normal;Arial;} .csE29CBE4{margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;text-align:left;text-indent:36pt} .cs3388614{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt}\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\t\r\n\t\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csAD8970B\"\u003eViper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eViper is a sheep lice backliner, made by Elanco, to be used up to 7 days off shears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eIt comes in 20L drums \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eIt is ready-to-use, water based, but only recommend in the warmer months (see more info below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eUse through a 6 hole T-bar, with a power doser or manual applicator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csE29CBE4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs3A3F9AB\"\u003eESI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– \t\t\t56 days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csE29CBE4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs3A3F9AB\"\u003eWool withhold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– \tDo not use less than 6 months before shearing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csE29CBE4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs3A3F9AB\"\u003eDose rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– \t\tSee dose rate table on the drum or website \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csE29CBE4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eDo not re-handle sheep for 4 weeks after treatment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eElanco have an excellent Viper product info section on the Elanco Farm animal website. Please refer to this website in addition to these basic notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eViper can be used on shorn sheep up to 7 days off-shears, however the best time to apply the product is within 24 hours off-shears \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eIt can also be used on unshorn lambs, from 2 weeks to 2 months of age \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eDo not use in adult sheep more than 7 days off-shears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eViper gives 4 weeks protection when applied within 24 hours off-shears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eViper is thick compared to Extinosad or Avenge. It generally runs slow - elevating the drum will help. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003e**It is terribly hard to use in cold weather. It can crystallize in cold temperatures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csF14733B\"\u003eRecommend use from September to April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003e, when day time temp + sun will warm product during use**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eViper contains Thiacloprid – note this is not a true “rotation” to Avenge, as they are both in the same active ingredient family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eIt has a high dose rate compared to Extinosad, which for some farmers can make it easier to apply in the correct pattern and get better coverage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eAny lice product needs careful attention to application and be part of a management program to tackle lice (ie. Treating all sheep at the same time, not mixing treated and untreated sheep, treat bought in sheep, good fences)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eEradicating lice is not easy, and almost always needs 2 consecutive treatments (ie. In long wool then follow up off-shears, or off-shears two years in a row) plus careful management. Always seek advice from an advisor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eUse through a 6 hole T-bar, ideally using a Genesis power doser. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003ePSI of the power doser is usually set around 55-60 PSI, but some producers may want more pressure so the product comes out a little quicker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eIt can be used through a manual applicator with a 6 hole T-bar, however this is incredibly hard work on hands if doing more than 50 sheep!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003e**Application is super important to have the chemical reach the lice**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eFor adult sheep, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs960BB1B\"\u003eapply in two bands, one either side of the backbone, so they have an unbroken line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs960BB1B\"\u003eall the way from poll to tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(actual application can be applied tail to poll, whichever direction the operator finds easiest). Gravity and lanolin then moves the product down and around the sheep, to reach every part of the sheep at skin level, therefore reaching all the lice present. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eOften, a bit more than the dose rate is needed to achieve correct coverage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eGood technique and patience are key, taking time on each sheep then go back up and down the raceway to check, to ensure “gaps” are filled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eIf sheep are moving about too much or the operator doesn’t achieve the correct coverage from poll to tail it will be necessary to take time to fill gaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"csBE29F54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csB2B83AB\"\u003eViper is water based – doesn’t have the same smell as Avenge, and all clean up of applicators\/power doser is with water (warm soapy water can be used to first take out residue and clean mud etc off outside, then run through plenty of fresh warm water to clean thoroughly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs3388614\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs95B300B\"\u003e\u003co:p\u003e \u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elanco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48665025085665,"sku":"4057599002638","price":496.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/2671\/9201\/files\/4057599002638_1.jpg?v=1784188938","url":"https:\/\/www.millerag.com.au\/products\/viper-pour-on-20ltr-elanco","provider":"Miller Ag Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}