Pain relief now registered for use in sheep

Metacam (Meloxicam) has been registered for use in sheep in New Zealand. Metacam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic drug, which can be administered by injection to sheep and lambs 14 days of age or older to alleviate pain and inflammation. Click here for the Metacam fact sheet. 

NZM is using Metacam at the central progeny test site.