Schering-Plough Animal Health Launches New Ultra Saber Pour-On Insecticide for Beef Cattle and Calves
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Beef Producers with a New Standard of Pour-On Insecticide for Controlling Horn Flies, Lice Kenilworth, NJ, February 15, 2008 --( “The horn fly is one of the most significant and economically destructive external parasites in pastured cattle today, causing animal blood loss, reduced feed efficiency and weight gain and lower milk production,” said Norm Stewart, DVM, Technical Services Veterinarian, Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. “It is estimated that horn flies cause the U.S. cattle industry $730 million in lost production annually.” Field trial results show new Ultra Saber was the most effective treatment for reducing initial and subsequent horn fly populations during the eight-week trial period.This unique combination results in increased insecticidal activity and is another tool in the Schering-Plough ectoparasiticide portfolio of products designed to meet this growing need for more effective fly control,” Stewart said.### Kenilworth, NJ, February 15, 2008 --( PR.com )-- Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation has announced the release of Ultra Saber, a new pour-on insecticide that controls horn flies on beef cattle and calves.Ultra Saber is a new type of pour-on insecticide that contains 1 percent lambdacyhalothrin and 5 percent piperonyl butoxide, a synergist which improves insecticidal activity.“The horn fly is one of the most significant and economically destructive external parasites in pastured cattle today, causing animal blood loss, reduced feed efficiency and weight gain and lower milk production,” said Norm Stewart, DVM, Technical Services Veterinarian, Schering-Plough Animal Health Corp. “It is estimated that horn flies cause the U.S. cattle industry $730 million in lost production annually.”Field trial results show new Ultra Saber was the most effective treatment for reducing initial and subsequent horn fly populations during the eight-week trial period.“Older fly control products may lose efficacy over time and cattle producers are in need of new, more effective fly control products.The company is based in Kenilworth, N.J., and its Web site is www.schering-plough.com.### Contact Information Schering-Plough Animal Health Ken Wurdeman 402-492-3242 Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from Schering-Plough Animal Health Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend