Tri-Solfen Topical Anaesthetic for Lambs & Calves - 5L

Tri-Solfen Wound Anaesthetic & Antiseptic Solution

Tri-Solfen Wound Anaesthetic & Antiseptic Solution is a 4-in-1 topical anaesthetic and antiseptic gel spray providing rapid pain relief, reduced bleeding, infection control and enhanced wound healing. It is the only product registered in Australia for sheep and cattle with all these modes of action, making it unrivalled for routine husbandry and surgical wound care.

Active Ingredients

• Lignocaine 40.6 g/L – immediate local anaesthetic
• Bupivacaine 4.2 g/L – prolonged pain relief
• Adrenaline 24.8 mg/L – reduces bleeding and prolongs anaesthetic effect
• Cetrimide 5 g/L – antiseptic for bacterial protection

Suitable For

• Calves – castration, disbudding, dehorning
• Lambs – castration, tail docking, mulesing
• Piglets – castration & tail docking
• Horses – superficial traumatic skin wounds

Features & Benefits

• Contains lignocaine, bupivacaine, adrenaline & cetrimide
• Immediate pain relief within 1 minute
• Prolonged analgesia lasting up to 24 hours
• Reduces bleeding, shock and procedure-related stress
• Helps prevent bacterial wound infection
• Seals and protects wounds to support healing
• Addresses key animal welfare concerns including mulesing and castration
• Visibly reduces pain-related behaviours
• Easy on-farm application
• Proven across multiple livestock species

How Tri-Solfen Works

• Fast & long-acting anaesthesia: lignocaine (fast) + bupivacaine (long)
• Bleeding reduction: adrenaline constricts vessels
• Antiseptic protection: cetrimide reduces infection risk
• Gel barrier: seals wound and improves healing
• Improved welfare: reduces inflammation, pain and stress

Directions of Use

Use of the dedicated Tri-Solfen applicator is recommended.

Mulesing & Tail Docking (Lambs)

• Apply immediately after the procedure
• Ensure full coverage of the wound and edges
• Do not spray to run-off
• Fly treatments may be used afterwards, avoiding high-volume washes

Mulesing Dose Guide:

• 5–10kg: 6mL
• 11–15kg: 8mL
• 16–20kg: 10mL
• >20kg: 12mL

Tail Docking (alone):

• <10kg: 1.5mL
• >10kg: 2mL

Castration (Lambs & Calves)

• Apply inside the scrotum before removing testicles
• One-third dose per spermatic cord + one-third to wound edges

Dose Guide:

• Lambs <10kg: 3mL
• Lambs >10kg: 4.5mL
• Calves 30–100kg: 6mL
• Calves >100kg: 9mL

Calf Disbudding / Dehorning

• Apply immediately after disbudding, coating wound fully
• Repeat for second horn
• Avoid contact with eyes

Dose per Horn:

• Hot iron (calves <3 months): 4mL
• Scoop/cup/knife (calves >3 months): 4mL

Piglets

Tail Docking Dose:

• All weights: 0.5mL

Castration Dose:

• 1–2kg: 1.0mL
• 2–4kg: 2.0mL
• >4kg: 4.0mL

Horses – Superficial Skin Wounds

• Apply 1mL per 4cm² wound area
• Use once daily for up to 7 days
• Do not exceed 80mL total
• Not for wounds near eyes, nostrils, or mouth

Always follow full label instructions for safe and effective use.