Gold Fleece Sheep Dip, 608 mg/ml Concentrate for Dip Emulsion

Sheep should never be dipped on a full stomach, when the wool is wet, or when they are
heated, tired, thirsty, or suffering from wounds or open sores.
Choose a cool dry day and dip early in the morning.
Rams and fat sheep should be assisted through the bath and lambs dipped separately from the

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ewes.
Care should be taken to ensure that the sheep do not swallow or inhale any wash.
As this is an organophosphorus sheep dip, an interval of at least 14 days should elapse between
dipping and dosing with any drench, etc. containing levamisole or an organophosphorus
compound.

i. Special precautions for use in animals
To avoid Post Dipping Lameness
Post dipping lameness may occur when the sheep are dipped in dirty wash, or wash which has
been allowed to stand in the bath overnight or longer. It is important that the dip bath should be
emptied and thoroughly cleaned at the end of each days dipping or earlier if it becomes very
dirty during the day’s dipping.
Handling sheep in the weeks following dipping
It is good practice not to shear sheep in the 3 months after dipping.
Handle sheep as little as possible after dipping as dip residues remain on the sheep for some
weeks. If you need to handle sheep, wear coveralls and wellington boots. If the sheep are wet
also wear waterproof trousers and coat.
ii. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary
medicinal product
For external use only.
One pair of gloves, one laminated dispensing kit instruction card and one laminated sheep
dipping safety card are supplied with each container of Gold Fleece Sheep Dip.
The dip concentrate container is fitted with a sealed closure incorporating a male inlet Quick
Acting Shut-off coupling (QASC), a female outlet QASC and a draw tube that extends from
beneath the outlet QASC to the marked corner of the container. When the container is fitted
correctly into the dispensing kit, the tilt mechanism allows withdrawal of the maximum amount
of dip concentrate from the container. The dip concentrate in the container must be
dispensed directly into the dip tank only by using the Gold Fleece Sheep Dip
Dispensing Kit.
container and for dispensing the dip concentrate safely.
A re-usable dispensing kit must be purchased in order to use Gold Fleece Sheep dip. Each kit
must contain the following components:
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1x rinsing tube with 1x male connector and 1x non-return valve attached,
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The product must be dispensed only by use of this kit, in accordance with the instructions on the

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dispensing kit laminated instruction card. If part-used containers of the product are to be kept for
future use, the dispensing kit must be removed, washed and stored as per the instructions, and
the original cap must be replaced securely on the product container. The dispensing kit must not
be used for any other purpose.
The instructions for use of the dispensing kit read as follows:-
Gold Fleece Sheep Dip concentrate must be dispensed only by using this kit. Read the
directions for use printed on the product container before using this kit. It is essential that the
advice on wearing protective clothing is strictly adhered to at all times when handling new or
part-used containers of sheep dip concentrate, when using the dispensing kit and when washing
used concentrate containers and the dispensing kit. This kit is re-usable. It should not be used
for any other purpose. It should be washed and stored as directed on the instruction card.
DISPENSING DIP PRODUCT
i. Preparation for dipping:
Place the dip concentrate container into the cage on the base-plate so that the coloured
corner of the container label is aligned with the coloured corner of the base-plate. This will tilt
the container to allow withdrawal of the maximum amount of dip concentrate. Place the
dispensing base-plate on level ground at the edge of the dip tank and feed the dispensing
hose through the hole in the base-plate so that the hose hangs down into the dip tank. Where
splash-boards are fitted the base-plate should be sited so that the dispensing hose is fed
through an existing gap in the barrier. For extra security the base-plate can be attached to a
solid object near to the edge of the dip tank using twine or wire threaded through the cage at
the rear of the base plate.
ii. Initial fill of dip concentrate into dip bath (see Fig. A):
Connect gun inlet hose (2) to container outlet valve (1) and connect gun outlet (3) to
dispensing hose (5). Carefully pump the trigger of the gun until the gun reservoir and outlet
tubes are full of product. Then dispense the required number of 60 ml volumes of dip
concentrate for initial charging of the dip tank (see container label for details). The
dispensing gun is fixed to deliver 60 ml only and is sealed for safety reasons. It must
not be disassembled. When filling the gun reservoir, to ensure accuracy, it is important to
wait until the plunger has returned completely before dispensing the dip concentrate. It is
recommended that the operator keeps a tally of the number of volumes dispensed. After
every ten x 60 ml dispensings, using a dry gloved finger, press down on the top of container
inlet valve (4) for a few seconds (see Fig. B). This is to allow air to enter the container to
relieve any negative pressure.
iii. Replenishment of dip bath with product:
(see Figures A & B)
Replenishment with one 60 ml delivery of concentrate treats 12 sheep.
Baths less than 2250 litres (500 gallons) must be replenished after every 36 sheep dipped
(3x60 ml deliveries from the dispensing gun) and the bath must be filled with water to its
original level.

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Baths of 2250 litres (500 gallons) or more must be replenished after every 96 sheep dipped
(8x60 ml deliveries from the dispensing gun) and the bath must be filled with water to its
original level.
Approaching the end of the days dipping, when replenishing the dip bath for the final time,
carry out the first 1x60 ml delivery for a bath less than 2250 litres (or the first 6x60 ml
deliveries for a bath greater than 2250 litres) and allow the gun to refill by releasing the
trigger. Then disconnect gun inlet hose (2) from container outlet valve (1) and connect gun
inlet hose (2) to hose (6) ensuring that the non-return valve (7) on the end of the hose is
secured to the clip (8) on the carrying handle (see Fig. C). Now pump the gun two more
times and the final 120 ml of dip concentrate will be delivered into the dip bath. Replace
transit cap onto the part used container. Now follow instructions on how to wash and
store the dispensing kit (see ‘Washing Instructions’).
iv. To change containers during dipping: If a container is emptied during dipping
disconnect gun inlet hose (2) from empty container outlet valve (1). Immediately re-connect to
a new container and carefully pump the trigger of the gun until the reservoir is full. When
disconnected, do not try to operate the delivery gun until the correct connections (step ii)
have been made. Store the empty container safely until the end of the day’s dipping. Do not
rinse empty containers until the end of the day’s dipping (see ‘Washing Instructions’).
This is to avoid the possibility of the introduction of water into part-filled dip
concentrate containers. Even very small amounts of water can affect the long-term
stability of the dip concentrate.
WASHING/CLEANING GUN RESERVOIR, HOSE AND EMPTY CONTAINERS
i. At the end of a day’s dipping you
dip concentrate prior to disposal. The washings must be disposed of into the dip tank. Place
the empty dip concentrate container into the cage on the base-plate so that the coloured
corner of the container label is aligned with the coloured corner of the base-plate exactly as in
step (i) of ‘Dispensing Dip product’ instructions.
ii. To wash out the product container when it is empty (see Fig. D): Disconnect the gun
outlet hose (3) from the dispensing hose (5). Connect the gun outlet hose (3) to the container
inlet valve (4) and connect gun inlet hose (2) to hose (6). Then immerse the non-return valve
(7) in a bucket containing at least 5 litres of clean water. Pump 3 x 60 ml (180 ml) of water
into the container and shake the container to rinse it of any remaining dip concentrate.
iii. To empty the product container of rinse water (see Fig. E): Disconnect the gun outlet
hose (3) from the container inlet valve (4). Connect the gun outlet hose (3) to the dispensing
hose (5). Disconnect the gun inlet hose (2) from the hose (6). Connect the gun inlet hose (2)
to the container outlet valve (1). Pump the gun repeatedly to remove all of the rinsings from
the container into the dip-tank.
Repeat the rinsing and emptying processes two more times to ensure that the product
container is empty of all traces of product before disposing of the container.
iv. To wash out gun reservoir and hose:
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has been emptied, you must then rinse out the gun reservoir and hose to maintain it in
working order. Before following the washing procedure, if a part-filled container remains you
must remove it from the cage and store it safely with the cap replaced. If not already in
place, connect gun inlet hose (2) to hose (6). Ensure that gun outlet hose (3) is connected to
dispensing hose (5). Then immerse the non-return valve (7) in a bucket containing at least 5
litres of clean water. Pump at least 10 x 60 ml through the gun and the tubing into the dip
tank to ensure that the gun reservoir and hosepipes are clear of dip concentrate.
v. To clear gun reservoir and hose of water:
Remove the non-return valve (7) from the water and secure it in clip (8) on the kit handle.
Pump the dispensing gun until the gun reservoir and hose are completely clear of water.
Disconnect gun outlet hose (3) from dispensing hose (5) and gun inlet hose (2) from hose (6).
Rinse the outside of the dispensing hose and valves (2) and (3) by immersing in a bucket of
clean water, then agitate and rinse all valves. Dispose of the rinse water in the dip tank.
Rinse valves (5) and (6) by spraying with water so that the rinsings drain into the dip-tank,
taking care to avoid splashing yourself or others. Repeat this process two more times. Then
store the dispensing kit in the original carton, in a dry place below 25
o
C as follows: Connect
gun outlet hose (3) to dispensing hose (5) and connect gun inlet h

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