ULTIMUM®: Timely, Targeted, Powerful
WHAT IS ULTIMUM®?
- A broad spectrum and long-acting horse wormer and boticide gel which contains the active ingredients moxidectin and praziquantel.
- Broad spectrum. Ultimum is indicated for the control of tapeworm and all-important susceptible strains of gastrointestinal roundworms, including adult and encysted stages (DL, LL3, EL4) and benzimidazole-resistant strains of small strongyles, and aids in control of early encysted stages (EL3), including inhibited larvae.
- When used as directed, Ultimum is safe in foals over 4 weeks of age and in all breeding stock, including stallions and pregnant mares.
- Palatable and effective gel.
- Developed and made in Australia.
WHY CHOOSE ULTIMUM®?
- TIMELY
ULTIMUM® is recommended for horses with a suspected large burden of encysted small strongyles (roundworms) typically in late Autumn or early Spring. It is also recommended for new horses arriving on a property with an unknown worming history.
- TARGETED
ULTIMUM® is the ideal wormer for young and adult horses with a suspected large burden of encysted small strongyles. It is also recommended for new horses arriving on a property with an unknown worming history.
- POWERFUL
ULTIMUM® contains moxidectin, a powerful and persistent second-generation ‘mectin’. When administered as part of Virbac’s Gold Standard strategic worming program, ULTIMUM® provides horses effective and sustainable worm control in conjunction with EQUIMAX®, EQUIMAX ELEVATION® and STRATEGY-T®. The Egg Reappearance Period (ERP) for ULTIMUM® is at least 14 weeks, which means that recontamination of the pasture by strongyle eggs is significantly reduced during this period. It is important to note that resistance may develop to any chemical.
- Palatable
ULTIMUM is an oral gel and easy to administer.
- Developed and made in Australia
ULTIMUM® is an Australian developed and manufactured product that is designed specifically for Australian conditions.
DOSAGE & DIRECTIONS FOR USE
- Ultimum Long-Acting Horse Wormer and Boticide Gel is administered orally (into the mouth) at a dose rate of 0.4 mg/kg Moxidectin and 2.5 mg/kg Praziquantel.
Accurately determine the weight of the horse to be treated (if a scale is not available, use a weight tape) and be sure to adjust the syringe to the correct dose for the horse.
Strategic Gold Standard Worming involves worming horses based on:
- Parasite lifecycle.
- Risk of disease.
- Likely resistance status of worms.
Administer ULTIMUM® as part of Virbac’s recommended Gold Standard strategic worming program, to provide horses effective and sustainable worm control in conjunction with EQUIMAX®, EQUIMAX ELEVATION® and STRATEGY-T®.
