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Norbrook Launch a new Closamectin Injection for Sheep

Published on: Monday 19 July 2010

NORBROOK LABORATORIES ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF NEW CLOSAMECTIN INJECTION FOR SHEEP THE FIRST 4 IN 1 INJECTION TO TREAT MATURE AND LATE IMMATURE FLUKE, WORMS AND TO CONTROL SCAB.

The result of continued investment in Research and Development from Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has produced another first, Closamectin Injection for Sheep is the first 4 in 1 injection in Europe to treat mature, and late immature fluke, worms and to control scab. Fluke disease is currently thought to cause annual losses of €2.5billion worldwide, with prevalence increasing 12-fold in EU Member States in recent years.

Closamectin Injection for Sheep is licensed in the UK, Republic of Ireland and other European countries, and contains the same unique combination of ingredients as Norbrook’s market-leading cattle product, Closamectin Pour On, and provides effective treatment for adult and late immature fluke, worms and external parasites.

“The effect of fluke, worms and external parasites on the health of a flock of sheep can be terrible, resulting in real financial losses for the farmer – so we’re proud to launch a product that will help farmers control these parasites” says Alistair Couper BVMS MRCVS, Norbrook’s GB Veterinary Manager. “Liver fluke is one of the most damaging of all parasites affecting sheep in the UK and Ireland and around 10% of acute cases results in sudden death. Although most sheep farmers are treating regularly, we believe that Closamectin Injection for Sheep will be a popular alternative to traditional drenches.”

Closamectin Injection for Sheep contains 0.5% w/v ivermectin and 12.5% w/v closantel and is licensed for the treatment of liver fluke (from 7 weeks old), a wide range of gastrointestinal roundworms and lungworms and sheep scab. For complete control in the case of scab infection, a second ivermectin-only injection must be given one week later.Closamectin Injection for Sheep is available in a range of pack sizes from animal health stores and veterinary surgeons – farmers should speak to their local stockist for more information.

About Norbrook Laboratories

With over 40 years experience Norbrook has gained an excellent reputation for its state of the art technologies and continuous successes in research and development and is now recognised as one of the World leaders in Veterinary Pharmaceuticals. Since its foundation in 1968 in Newry, Northern Ireland (which still remains the head office site), Norbrook now operates all over the globe, with manufacturing and sales and marketing facilities found on all five continents employing over 3000 people.

Norbrook’s mission for the future is to become the leading force in its field by delivering cost-effective, high quality pharmaceuticals, supported by their professional and dedicated employees. For more information please visit www.norbrook.co.uk

For further information please contact:

Norbrook Laboratories Ltd

The Green, Great Corby

Carlisle CA4 8LR

01228 562888 (phone)

01228 561614 (fax)

gbenquiries@norbrook.co.uk