With the onset of warm pores, livestock breeders begin a wide variety of chores to care for livestock. One of the main tasks at this time is to protect animals from harmful insects and ticks, which can act as carriers of the most dangerous diseases, and simply torture cows with constant bites.
One of the effective drugs of double action is Sanoflay. On how to use the tool in cattle, dosages and precautions talk further.
Composition and release form
Sanofly (Sanofly) - a drug repellent and insecticidal action, used for horses and cattle. The international name of the active substance is cyfluthrin, a synthetic insecticide from the group of pyrethroids. This substance belongs to low toxicity (hazard class IV) and when the dosage is observed, it is absolutely safe for the animal.
Sanoflay does not cause mutations in the body, does not provoke deformities and fetal defects when used in heifers, does not violate the function of the immune system, does not lead to miscarriages in the early stages.
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Substances from the group of pyrethroids are synthetic analogues of chemicals contained in the flowers of the Astrovye family.
The composition of 1 ml of liquid:
- 10 mg cyfluthrin;
- 50 mg of dimethyl sulfoxide;
- 20 mg polyvinylpyrrolidone;
- 50 mg of isopropyl alcohol;
- 10 mg of sorbitan oleate;
- polyethylene glycol (base, the rest).
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Pharmacological properties
Sanoflay has a contact repellent (repellent) and insecticide-acaricidal (annihilating) effect on dipterous insects and arachnids. Effective against the following parasites: midges, zoophilous flies, gadflies and gadflies, lice and fleas, ticks from the Ixodidae.
The active substance acts on the nervous system of insects, blocking the transmission of nerve impulses, which as a result causes a loss of coordination, paralysis and death of the parasite. After contact with the skin, the drug is distributed over the epithelium, partially absorbed by the skin, providing a protective effect within 28 days after application. 
Indications for use
The tool is used in the following cases:
- protection of cattle during their stay on pasture, as well as during the active flight of insects;
- prevention of diseases caused by bites and lesions of listed insects;
- treatment of arachnoentomosis in cattle, horses.
Instructions for use
For prophylactic purposes, cows should be treated every 1-1.5 months, immediately after milking. For 10 kg of animal mass, the consumption of the drug is 0.3 ml. That is, for a cow weighing 500 kg you will need 15 ml of medicine. Sanoflay should be applied with a thin strip across the back from the beginning of the spine to the base of the tail. To do this, you need to push the wool and apply the medicine directly on the skin. If a large amount of the product gets on the skin, it can cause a burn.
Important! If it is necessary to treat a large population, it is recommended to test the drug on a small group of animals. If within 24 hours no complications are identified, the whole herd can be treated.
Personal hygiene and safety precautions
In general, preventive measures when working with this drug do not differ from those when working with other similar substances. 
It is allowed to work with the preparation only in specialized protective clothing (gown, closed rubber shoes, headgear) and rubber gloves. Drinking, smoking, eating food in the premises where the processing of livestock is prohibited. With increased sensitivity, direct contact with the drug is prohibited.
After treatment, hands should be washed with warm water and soap. If the drug accidentally gets on the skin or mucous membranes, they should be thoroughly rinsed under running water. In the event of allergic manifestations or if Sanoflay is accidentally inhaled into the body, it is necessary to immediately go to a health facility, having the instructions for the medicine or the packaging label.
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Contraindications and side effects
Overdose manifests itself in depression and increased salivation (hypersalivation) of the animal, which pass through time without the use of therapy. Hypersalivation can also occur during the first treatment or after discontinuation of the drug. Therapy for this condition is not required. At observance of the specified dosage, technology and frequency of treatment, no undesirable and adverse reactions are usually observed. 
In individuals with an increased sensitivity to the components of the product, the following can be observed:
- depressed state;
- hyperexcitability;
- skin redness;
- soreness at the site of application of the medicine.
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Contraindications:
- simultaneous use of Sanoflay and other pyrethroids;
- treatment of wet, injured, dirty skin;
- individual reaction to the components of the drug, intolerance.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Storage Features:
- the drug can be used within 24 months from the date of manufacture;
- must be stored in the original packaging, without exposure to sunlight, separately from food;
- optimal temperature conditions - + 8 ... 25 ° С;
- children should not have access to the drug;
- after the expiry date, the use of the tool is not allowed.
Price per 100 ml of the drug is approximately 300-350 rubles.
Important! The use of containers for drugs for any purpose is prohibited! Packaging (as well as leftover medication) must be disposed of.
Among the owners of cattle, horses and dogs, you can find reviews of an allergic reaction to the use of the drug. However, a similar phenomenon can be observed in some sensitive individuals with the use of any drug. Therefore, the drug must be pre-tested on a small group of animals. In general, Sanoflay has established itself as an effective means of protecting cows from insect bites and tick attacks.
