Physical Description:
ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE is a crystalline white material (powder) available only in 25kg lined woven polypropylene bags. As with all heptahydrate forms of zinc sulphate, it is not uncommon for this product to go lumpy or hard in the bag on storage. This is related to its ability to absorb and retain atmospheric moisture. The product is still suitable to use and just needs to be physically broken up before use.
This product is registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No A9256. See label; Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate.
Uses:
It is used as a dietary supplement, to prevent facial eczema in sheep and cattle, to prevent and treat footrot and scald in sheep, cattle and goats, and to prevent and treat Dermatophilosis (Lumpy Wool or Mycotic Dermatitis) in sheep and goats.
Benefits:
ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE is a cost-effective and convenient method of preventing and treating facial eczema, certain foot conditions and Dermatophilosis in grazing animals.
Application:
See the label for full details.
- Dietary Zinc Supplement - usually used at low rates, eg 1-2g/cow/day. It is usually administered through the drinking water but can be orally drenched as long as rates do not go above 2g/cow/day. It can be administered directly into the trough, into the supply tank or through an in-line dispenser (eg Dosatron).
- Facial Eczema Prevention - ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE is added to the drinking water at such a rate as to deliver to the animals 8 grams zinc sulphate heptahydrate per 100kg live-weight each day, or alternatively at a rate of 1.25g zinc sulphate heptahydrate per litre drinking water. It can be administered directly into the trough, into the supply tank or through an in-line dispenser (eg Dosatron).
- Foot-rot and scald - make up a 10% solution (1kg ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE per 10 litres) and stand animals in this solution as required.
- Dermatophilosis - Animals can be dipped into the solution, or the solution applied by spraying. For prevention, make a 0.75% solution (750g ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE per 100 litres). For treatment make a 1.5% solution (1.5kg ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE per 100 litres).
Meat and Milk withholding periods: NIL
Compatibility:
ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE is fully soluble in water so can be administered into the drinking water through an in-line dispenser (eg Dosatron) and can be mixed with any other oral nutritional animal health products except chlorides. It is not recommended that high doses (eg for facial eczema prevention) be administered by direct oral drenching due to the very high likelihood of severe stomach irritation. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED RATES.
Storage & Handling:
ZINC SULPHATE HEPTAHYDRATE is irritant, so care should be taken to avoid contact with eyes. It absorbs moisture from the atmosphere so store in a cool, dry covered facility, and ensure that the bag is closed properly after use.
Source:
China.
For Further Information:
Animal Health and Nutrition Brochure
Other Ravensdown Animal Health Zinc Products:
Safety Data Sheet (SDS):
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate
Product Safety Card (PSC):
Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate