Ceva Animal Health has launched Vectra 3D, a new broad spectrum topical ectoparasiticide for dogs which is effective against fleas, ticks and flies.Ceva Animal Health has launched Vectra 3D, a broad spectrum topical ectoparasiticide for dogs which is effective against fleas, ticks and flies.

Vectra 3D contains a formulation of a brand new active called dinotefuran, pyriproxyfen and permethrin.

According to the company, Vectra 3D provides a rapid flea kill within two hours for dogs on current treatment and complete protection against the major vectors: fleas, ticks, sand flies, mosquitoes and stable flies1.  Additionally, because dinotefuran kills on contact, it is claimed to reduce the incidence of flea feeding1.

Vectra 3D is applied in a line from the base of the tail to the neck using a patented applicator with an elongated tip, designed to make it easy to apply the product through the hair directly onto the skin. The applicator is also designed to provide accurate dosing without making any mess, as nothing comes out until the tube is squeezed.  

Ceva highlights that the number of people travelling with their pets has increased by 61% since 20122, and that Vectra 3D is the only topical ectoparasiticide that offers repellent action against sand flies for one month, together with protection against mosquitoes and stable flies.

Julia Wood, product manager at Ceva Animal Health said: "Vectra 3D is an innovative formulation which uses a unique, easy-to-administer applicator to provide complete protection against fleas, ticks and flies. And with spring nearly upon us, it's time to start talking to clients about flea treatments, such as Vectra 3D."

To support the launch of Vectra 3D, Ceva is hosting a series of CPD meetings at venues across the UK. Accounting for two hours CPD, the afternoon meetings will cover vector-borne diseases, the importance of ticks in the UK and product information on Vectra 3D. They will be presented by Ian Wright BVMS BSc MSc MRCVS and Richard Wall BSc MBA PhD FRES and take place at:

  • Williams F1 Conference Centre, Wantage, Oxfordshire on Wednesday 26 February
  • Mercedes Benz World, Weybridge, Surrey on Thursday 27 February
  • Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester Airport on Tuesday 11 March
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dumfermline on Friday 14 March.

For further information, contact your Ceva Animal Health territory manager or email Ceva Animal Health on customerservicesuk@ceva.com.

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