Sykes Drench is suitable for cattle, sheep, horses, goats and pigs.

The original purgative based drench for the treatment of impaction, bloat, acute indigestion, constipation, retained afterbirth, impaction colic and sand colic, containing some mineral replacements.

Sykes Drench is active against impaction, bloat, acute indigestion, constipation, retained afterbirth, impaction colic and sand.

Originally developed in 1895.

Cattle

Impaction, bloat or acute indigestion- 1 packet

Constipation- 1 packet soon after calving

Retained afterbirth- ½ packet twice daily

Sheep and Goats

Impaction, bloat or acute indigestion- 1 packet

Retained afterbirth- ½ packet twice daily

Horses

Impaction Colic- Give a high enema with warm soapy water then drench with 1 packet of Sykes Drench

Sand Colic- Give 559mL molasses diluted with warm water. Follow in 24 hours with 1 packet of Sykes Drench

Pigs

Constipation at farrowing- Give 40g of Sykes Drench (diluted in 550mL of warm water in a jug of at least 1-litre capacity)

NOTE: Use all products within 24 hours of mixing

Step by step instructions on how to drench a cow

• Stand on the right-hand side of the cow
• Place your left arm over the front of the cows head
• With the tips of your fingers held firmly against the roof of the mouth raise the cow’s head slightly
• DO NOT FORCE IT RIGHT UP
• Ensure the muzzle is no higher than eye level*
• Place the nozzle of the drenching bottle on the side of the mouth
• Slowly pour in the drench, giving the cow time to breathe and swallow

Important facts

• If the muzzle is held too high it hinders swallowing and makes the job more difficult as well as risking pneumonia from the drench going down the windpipe
• If coughing occurs during administration, stop and lower the head until the coughing stops
• Never drench a cow if she is down with Milk Fever