Facial eczema prevention

Facial eczema (FE) threatens animal health, production and ultimately your bottom line every summer. Prevention is the only recognised method of dealing with FE and below are a range of products you'll find at your local RD1 store to help you fight the potentially devastating effects of FE.


Agri-feeds SporeWatch™ Facial Eczema Management Programme

# 240028

Agri-feeds SporeWatch Programme

SporeWatch has been developed by specialists from Agri-feeds and the Techion Group Ltd (formerly FecPak International). The programme includes an on-farm spore test kit and a comprehensive FE management booklet. The test kit allows you to supply a sample of pasture or faecal material to Techion for assessment of the level of spores and therefore, the FE risk on your farm. You'll also receive treatment recommendations on the best options for your animals based on localised information.

  • Simple, single use faecal or pasture spore test with personalised results returned within 48 hours. Includes courier return bag and sample testing fee.
  • Step-by step guide to managing the facial eczema season
  • Quick reference poster and monitoring chart
  • Treatment advice using a range of zinc products

Register with Agri-feeds today so they can keep you informed with SporeWatch updates, including information about your spore tests. To register now click here [external site].


Global Zinc Heptahydrate 20kg

Global Zinc Heptahydrate 20kg

# 236217

  • Provides nutritional/dietary supplementation when zinc levels in the pasture or other feeds are deficient relative to the animal’s daily needs
  • Reduces the damaging effects of the toxin sporidesmin
  • A fine crystal suitable for dosatrons and other dispensers

Bell-booth X-Spore

Bell-booth X-Spore

5L # 212444
20L # 212445

Put an X through facial eczema. Bell-Booth X-spore stops the growth of the fungus Pithomyces Chartarum, the cause of FE. As soon as pasture spore levels hit 20,000 per gram of pasture, product should be immediately applied. Pasture spraying X-spore provides a cost-effective method for dealing with this terrible disease.

  • Pasture fungicide that stops the growth of FE spores
  • Can provide up to six weeks protection


Agri-feeds Time Capsules

# 212495 / 212405 / 212335 / 212365 / 212336 / 212337

Agri-feeds Cattle and Calf Time Capsules

Controlled release technology that provides each animal with a consistent daily dose of zinc, giving protection against Facial Eczema for up to 5 weeks* for cattle and 6 weeks in sheep. It leaves no residue, does not have a withholding period and is safe, cost effective and easy to use.

*Redose at 4 weeks if spore challenge is high. Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, Nos: A7600, A7763, A7931, A9006, A6275.



Agri-feeds Zinmol

Agri-feeds Zinmol

Zinmol is a molasses based complementary liquid feed containing cane molasses and zinc oxide to aid in the prevention of facial eczema.

  • Improves feed utilisation efficiency and energy levels
  • Helps maintain milk solids production during the facial eczema season and late summer months
  • Zinmol is stable and designed to provide 20mg zinc/1kg live weight/day


For more information about these FE preventation products, talk to the team at your local RD1 store or your Technical Sales Representative. Don't wait until it's too late, make sure you're prepared this FE season.

 

 


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