Description
Cydectin Long Acting Injection for Sheep
Cydectin Long Acting Injection for Sheep provides powerful, long-lasting protection against key internal and external parasites, including barber’s pole worm, nasal bots and itch mites. With a single injection, it delivers up to four months of parasite control, making it ideal for managing high worm-risk periods or reducing pasture contamination in valuable stock.
Why use Cydectin Long Acting Injection?
- Extended coverage: Up to 4 months for barber’s pole worm, 91 days for small brown stomach worm, 49 days for black scour worm
- Broad-spectrum parasite control: Targets major gastrointestinal worms, itch mites, nasal bots and lungworms
- Reduces drench frequency: Fewer treatments lower resistance pressure and labour input
- Safe and easy: One subcutaneous injection with a wide safety margin when used as directed
- Boosts productivity: Helps support growth, feed efficiency and wool performance
When should you use it?
- Pre-lambing: Reduce worm burden in ewes and pasture exposure for lambs
- Weaners and young stock: Protect growing sheep during vulnerable stages
- High-risk seasons: Use during barber’s pole worm peaks or summer drenching programs
- Heavy contamination: Suitable for paddocks with high parasite load
- ML rotation plans: Potent macrocyclic lactone (ML) option for drench resistance strategies
What parasites does it control?
Internal parasites – immature (L4) and adult stages:
- Barber’s pole worm (Haemonchus contortus)
- Black scour worm (Trichostrongylus spp)
- Small brown stomach worm (Ostertagia spp)
- Stomach hair worm, small intestinal worm, and more
- Large lungworm (Dictyocaulus filaria)
Adult nematodes and others: Includes T. vitrinus, N. helvetianus, T. ovis and more
External parasites: Itch mite (Psorergates ovis) and nasal bot (Oestrus ovis)
Actives
- 20 g/L MOXIDECTIN
Part of a better worm control plan
By reducing parasite egg shedding, Cydectin Long Acting Injection for Sheep helps maintain cleaner paddocks and improves long-term drench performance. It’s a valuable addition to any integrated parasite management plan, especially when paired with worm egg counts and injectable vs oral drench strategies or advice on choosing the right drench.
Technical Information
These documents provide verified product information for safety, handling and regulatory compliance.
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Cydectin-LongActing-Injection-for-Sheep-SDS-v8
- Product Label: Cydectin Long Acting Injection for Sheep
- Product Brochure: CYDECTIN_LONG_ACTING_INJECTION_FOR_SHEEP_BROCHURE
- APVMA Product Registration Number: 58532
Virbac Australia is trusted by producers for reliable sheep health products backed by science and proven in Australian conditions.
Pack Size: 500mL, 550ml (Bonus Pack)
APVMA: 58532







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