Responsible use of anthelmintics in dairy cows (anthelmintic product guide)

Anthelmintics are medicine products that can be used on animals to control parasites. Milk contaminated with antibiotics, anthelmintics or other chemical residues is not fit for human consumption.

To ensure the safety of the food ingredients, suppliers must ensure that milk is free from chemical residues at all times. Milk suppliers to GII are regularly sampled throughout the year to verify that there are no anthelmintic residues in milk.

Below you will find the list of anthelmintic products currently licensed for sale in Ireland. It indicates which products are not suitable for dairy cows and lists the withholding period that must be observed for those that may be used.

While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing - each product label must be checked directly before use, in case of changes in licensing or usage requirements. (List compiled June 2017).

Click here to download a Guide to Responsible use of Anthelmintics in Dairy Cows.

Please consult directly with your local vet for further advice on responsible use of anthelmintics in your herd.

Product labels should always be checked directly before use for any changes to licensing or usage requirements. (Lists compiled June 2017).

RED

These must not be used in dairy cows, including during the dry period. Some of these products are also not to be used in pregnant dairy heifers – always read the label. Product labels should always be checked directly before use for any changes to licensing or usage requirements. (List compiled June 2017).

YELLOW

These may be used in lactating dairy cows or in-calf heifers, but withhold periods must be observed. Product labels should always be checked directly before use for any changes to licensing or usage requirements. (List compiled June 2017).

ORANGE

These may be used in lactating dairy cows in the dry period only and withhold periods must be observed. Product labels should always be checked directly before use for any changes to licensing or usage requirements. (List compiled June 2017).

GREEN

These can be used in dairy cows and heifers with no milk withhold period required. Product labels should always be checked directly before use for any changes to licensing or usage requirements. (List compiled June 2017).

Click here to download a Guide to Responsible use of Anthelmintics in Dairy Cows.

Please consult directly with your local vet for further advice on responsible use of anthelmintics in your herd.

First Published 13 December 2017