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Epromec Zero Milk-Withdrawal Pour-On Cattle Wormer

September 6, 2021

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Epromec contains eprinomectin, a macrocyclic lactone active ingredient. It treats the important internal worms that affect cattle, as well as offering persistent activity agaisnt reinfection for a period after treatment. It also has efficacy against external parasites.

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Epromec contains eprinomectin, a macrocyclic lactone active ingredient. It treats the important internal worms that affect cattle, as well as offering persistent activity agaisnt reinfection for a period after treatment. It also has efficacy against external parasites.

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