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Hornex Calf Dehorning Paste & Spatula 25g |
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Hornex calf dehorning paste 25g treats 40 calves the active ingredient is Sodium Hydroxide. The approximate number of calves that can be treated with one tub is 40. Some people apply more paste than others. Cannot be used on calves over 7 days old.
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For the removal of embryo horns on calves not older than 7 days old.
Do not allow paste to become wet following application, Do not apply to calves over 7 days old. Do not use on calves over 7 days old. Keep cow away from calf for ½ hour. For external use only.
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Remove the hair around the embryo horn by cutting. Smear petroleum jelly around the bud, then apply paste to cover the entire horn bud, using the enclosed applicator. Dose per embryo horn is approximately 0.22 g paste, and is the size of a small pea. One application is usually sufficient. Do not allow paste to become wet following application.
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i. Special precautions for use in animals
Smear petroleum jelly around the bud before application. The operator should wear protective gloves to apply the paste. Allow 1 ½ hours of dry weather when applying paste. Keep paste away from animal’s eyes. Keep cow away from calf for half an hour after application of paste.
ii. Special precautions for the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
Caustic. Personal protection equipment should be worn to prevent contact with skin – wear household rubber gloves, heavy-duty overalls and eye/face protection when applying the product. In the event of eye contact – immediately irrigate with plenty of clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.
In the event of skin contact – remove contaminated clothing, taking care not to further contaminate the affected area, wash with copious amounts of water.
Ingestion – while confined to mouth, give large quantities of water as mouthwash, ensure mouthwash is not swallowed. If swallowed, give copious amounts of water or milk. Do not induce vomiting.
If paste should enter calves’ eye(s), flush liberally with clean water.
Caustic action, causing breakdown of horn tissue to ensure removal of the horn buds. The product acts topically resulting in the destruction of tissue to which it is applied.
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List of excipients
Acetylsalicyclic acid
Arachis Oil
Water
Do not store above 25 oC.
Do not freeze.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Replace cap tightly after use.
Nature and composition of immediate packaging
Aqueous paste contained in 39 ml polypropylene securitainer with tamper evident polyethylene lid, containing 25 g Hornex.
Hornex is applied to the horn buds using a flat wooden spatula, 90 mm x 7 mm.
Special precautions for the disposal of unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from the use of such products, if appropriate
Any unused veterinary medicinal product or waste materials derived from such veterinary medicinal products should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Vm 03599/4001
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