Description

Bayer Drastic Deadline Dip & Pour-On

Bayer Drastic Deadline Group High-Efficacy Ectoparasiticide for Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Ostriches

Product Overview

Bayer Drastic Deadline is an oil-based dipping and pour-on parasiticide formulated for the residual control and elimination of external parasites in livestock. Powered by Flumethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid with high acaricidal potency, this treatment provides long-lasting protection against resistant tick species, lice, and nuisance flies.

Engineered to bind to the natural oils in the animal’s coat, Drastic Deadline forms a weather-resistant barrier that remains effective even after exposure to rainfall or severe environmental conditions. Its ready-to-use liquid formulation simplifies farm parasite management while supporting herd vitality, hide quality, and overall production efficiency.

Key Features & Benefits

• Residual Tick Control: Bayer Drastic Deadline Group Provides extended protection against primary tick species, including organophosphate-resistant

• The specialized oil base ensures active ingredients adhere firmly to hair fibers, maintaining efficacy through heavy rain and sun exposure.

• Multi-Species Utility: Bayer Drastic Deadline Group Approved for use across cattle, sheep, goats, and ostriches, streamlining veterinary inventory on multi-enterprise farms.

• Zero Plunge-Dip Stress (Pour-On Method): Bayer Drastic Deadline Group Can be applied along the backline, reducing handling stress and labor requirements during routine parasite management.

• Hide & Fleece Protection: Bayer Drastic Deadline Group Prevents parasitic dermatophilosis and damage caused by heavy tick infestations, protecting wool quality and leather value.

Indications & Target Parasites

Cattle:

• Ticks: Blue tick (Rhipicephalus decoloratus), Red-legged tick (Rhipicephalus evertsi), Bont tick (Amblyomma hebraeum), and Brown ear tick (Rhipicephalus appendiculatus).

• Flies: Horn fly (Haematobia irritans) and stable flies.

• Lice: Sucking and biting lice (Linognathus and Damalinia species).

Sheep & Goats:

• Ticks: Karoo paralysis tick (Rhipicephalus punctatus), Red-legged tick, and Bont tick.

• Mites & Lice: Scab mites (Psoroptes ovis) and biting lice.

Ostriches:

• Ticks: Feathers and skin tick infestations (Amblyomma species).

Composition & Active Ingredient

• Active Ingredient: Flumethrin 1.0% m/v (10 g/L)

• Formulation Type: Liquid Pour-On / Plunge Dip Concentrate (Oil-Based)

Dosage & Application Guidelines

Important: Apply strictly according to body weight using an accurate applicator gun or pour-on stripe method along the dorsal midline from the base of the skull to the tail head.

• Cattle (Pour-On Method):

  • Apply 1 ml per 10 kg body weight directly along the backline.

• Sheep & Goats:

  • Apply 1 ml per 5 kg body weight along the backline or spot-apply on bare skin behind the armpits and groin for targeted tick relief.

• Ostriches:

  • Apply 1 ml per 10 kg body weight along the spine under the feather line.

Withdrawal Periods & Warnings

CAUTION: Flumethrin is toxic to aquatic organisms and beneficial insects (such as bees). Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Meat Withdrawal Period: 7 days for cattle, sheep, goats, and ostriches.

• Milk Withdrawal Period: 0 days (safe for dairy cows producing milk for human consumption when applied at recommended dosages).

• Environmental Safety:Bayer Drastic Deadline Do not contaminate streams, rivers, dams, or waterways with container residue or runoff. Dispose of empty containers strictly according to local agricultural waste regulations.

Specifications & Storage

• Brand: Bayer Drastic DeadlineBayer Animal Health (Elanco)

• Product Class: Ectoparasiticide / Acaricide (Act 36/1947 Registered)

• Physical Form: Yellowish Oil-Based Liquid

• Storage Conditions: Store below 25°C in a tightly sealed original container. Keep out of direct sunlight, away from naked flames, and out of reach of children and uninformed persons.