Coopers Maverick | Sheep Lice & Worm Treatment
Learn how Coopers Maverick combines lice treatment and abamectin-sensitive worm control in one rainfast pour-on application.
Coopers Maverick is an off-shears pour-on treatment designed to control sheep lice and abamectin-sensitive gastrointestinal worms in a single application. Applied within 24 hours of shearing, Maverick reduces labour, simplifies chemical management, and minimises additional sheep handling.
Unlike standard lice-only pour-ons, Maverick combines lice treatment and worm control in one pass through the shed, helping producers reduce handling stress and save time during shearing operations.
Maverick combines abamectin pour-on lice control with treatment of abamectin-sensitive gastrointestinal worms in one application.
This allows producers to:
| WITHOUT MAVERICK | WITH MAVERICK |
|---|---|
| Two separate products to buy, store and account for on the NVD | One product, one storage location, one NVD entry |
| Two separate shed events or handler passes | Single handler pass |
| Additional labour costs from second handling | Significant labour savings |
| Higher combined treatment costs | Often cheaper than separate treatments |
| Increased sheep stress from extra handling | Reduced handling stress |
If abamectin is part of your worm rotation program, Maverick replaces both your lice product and worm drench in a single pour-on treatment.
For larger mobs, removing a second handler pass can save substantial labour during shearing events.
Maverick reduces the number of products that need to be ordered, stored, and tracked.
Maverick treats abamectin-sensitive worm strains, including some resistant to levamisole and benzimidazoles.
The water-based rainfast formulation maintains treatment efficacy even if rain follows application.
Approved for sheep over 6 weeks of age and at least 10 kg liveweight.
This is the most important requirement when using Maverick.
Unlike many other lice treatments that allow up to 7 days post-shearing, Maverick depends on application before wool regrowth begins.
If treatment is delayed beyond 24 hours after shearing, lice control efficacy may be compromised.
| Weight | Maverick Alone | Extinosad + Trifecta | Exilice + Trifecta | Eradicator + Trifecta | Saving vs Cheapest Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 kg | $1.04 | $1.05 | $1.10 | $1.05 | -$0.01 |
| 50 kg | $1.30 | $1.12 | $1.37 | $1.31 | +$0.18 |
| 60 kg | $1.56 | $1.19 | $1.64 | $1.57 | +$0.37 |
| 70 kg | $1.82 | $2.02 | $1.92 | $1.83 | -$0.01 |
Trifecta estimated at $0.07/mL. Indicative pricing only – confirm current FarmCo pricing.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Abamectin 6 g/L |
| Chemical Class | Macrocyclic Lactone (ML) |
| Administration | Pour-on backliner |
| Dose Rate | 10 mL per 10 kg liveweight |
| Application Window | Within 24 hours of shearing ONLY |
| Pack Sizes | 6L, 25L |
| Meat WHP | 21 days |
| Wool WHP | 6 weeks |
| ESI | 28 days |
| Rainfast | Yes |
| Minimum Weight/Age | 10 kg and 6 weeks |
| Cost at 50 kg | $1.30/head |
| Customer Says | You Can Say |
|---|---|
| “I’m already drenching at shearing.” | Maverick treats lice and worms in one pass, reducing labour and handling. |
| “Is it worth the extra cost?” | Compared to buying separate lice and worm products, the cost difference is often small. |
| “I’m treating a few days after shearing.” | Maverick must be applied within 24 hours of shearing. |
| “My worm drench hasn’t been working.” | Confirm whether abamectin is still effective before recommending Maverick. |
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