General News
7 August, 2026
Flashback: August 7, 1986
This week in 1986, a new concept in drenching and vaccinating, developed by a New Zealand company, was showcased at the Mallee Field Days.
This week in 1986, a new concept in drenching and vaccinating, developed by a New Zealand company, was showcased at the Mallee Field Days.
‘Armadrench’ was a solution based on 10% Fabantel, a benzimidazole drench that is highly effective against gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms, and tapeworms.
The arm-mounted system combines the New Zealand arm holster with a low-volume injector/drencher, allowing it to be easily adapted to drench and vaccinate in the same convenient way.
Armadrench boasted that between 250 and 500 doses could be carried on the ram in a comfortable, lightweight holster that allowed the user complete freedom of movement.
It was noted that it fits well with other farm management practices, such as vaccination, fluke drenching, jetting, and dipping, enabling operations to be carried out simultaneously.