| abstract |
A systemically active composition for controlling or eradicating pests in domestic animals is disclosed which comprises: from 0.1 - 40% by weight of a combination of spinosad, or a salt thereof, and a macrocyclic lactone selected from ivermectin, abamectin, avermectin A1a, avermectin A1b, avermectin A2a, avermectin A2b, avermectin B1a, avermectin B1b, avermectin B2a, avermectin B2b, moxidectin, doramectin, selamectin, eprinomectin and milbemycin in a 10:1 to 1:10 ratio weight/weight; and from 60 - 99.9% by weight of at least one veterinarily acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient; wherein said pests are selected from Phthiraptera, Siphonaptera and Acarina; and said domestic animals are selected from sheep, cattle, poultry, pigs, goats, camelids, horses, dogs and cats. |