"Selamectin" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Selamectin" Meaning

Selamectin is a veterinary parasiticide from the milbemycin class of compounds, which is used to prevent and treat internal and external parasites in cats and dogs. It was originally developed by Everest Medicines, a biotech company that merged with Johnson & Johnson in 1997. Selamectin has several commercial brands such as Revolution and Stronghold.

"Selamectin" Examples

Examples of Selamectin

1. Medicinal Use Example

Selamectin is used topically to treat a range of parasites including:
Scabies
Mange
Fleas
Ticks

2. Agricultural Use Example

It can also be applied on injection to kill:
Cattle ticks
Sheep ticks
Blackflies with lerpa

3. Foliar Spray Example

Used on:
Alfalfa hay
Pasture

4. Cattle Ticks Control Example

Selamectin sites preferentially on cattle ears orbit but can move through skin, to control:
Cattle ticks
Originallay as iv a. Yeany during a 12 month period.

5. Treatment Example

Selamectin can be applied on buses as a group to control and kill the cattle ticks.