SAFE-GUARD® SUSPENSION 10%

(fenbendazole)

Dewormer for Beef & Dairy Cattle and Goats

SAFE-GUARD® (fenbendazole) is for use in beef, dairy cattle, and goats as an aid in the removal and control of lungworms, stomach worms, and intestinal worms.

BEEF AND DAIRY CATTLE: 2.3 mg/lb (5 mg/kg) body weight for the treatment and control of:

Lungworms

  • Adult Dictyocaulus viviparus

Stomach worms

  • Adult brown stomach worms (Ostertagia ostertagi)
  • Adult and fourth stage larvae barberpole worms (Haemonchus contortusH. placei)
  • Adult and fourth stage larvae small stomach worms (Trichostrongylus axei)

Intestinal worms (Adult and fourth stage larvae):

  • Hookworms (Bunostomum phlebotomum)
  • Thread-necked intestinal worms (Nematodirus helvetianus)
  • Small intestinal worms (Cooperia punctata & C. oncophora)
  • Bankrupt worms (Trichostrongylus colubriformis)
  • Nodular worms (Oesophagostomum radiatum)

Treatment shows a clear advantage in dry matter intake, average daily gain, improved health and pounds of beef produced.

GOATS: 2.3 mg/lb (5 mg/kg) body weight for the treatment and control of:

Stomach worms

  • Adults  (Haemonchus contortus & Teladorsagia circumcincta)

One liter deworms 43,478 lb. of cattle; one gallon deworms 164,565 lb. of cattle; 10 liters deworms 434,780 lb. of cattle. (2.3mL/100 lb. of cattle).

Administer orally. The recommended dose of 2.3 mg/lb (5 mg/kg) of body weight is achieved when 2.3 mL of the drug are given for each 100 lb body weight.

EXAMPLE: CATTLE

Cattle Body WeightAmount
100 lb2.3 mL
200 lb4.6 mL
300 lb6.9 mL
400 lb9.2 mL
500 lb11.5 mL
1000 lb23.0 mL
1500 lb34.5 mL

EXAMPLE: GOATS

Goat Body WeightAmount
25 lb0.6 mL
50 lb1.2 mL
75 lb1.7 mL
100 lb2.3 mL
125 lb2.9 mL

Do not underdose. Ensure each animal receives a complete dose based on a current body weight. Underdosing may result in ineffective treatment, and encourage the development of parasite resistance.

Milk taken from cows during treatment and for 48 hours after the last treatment must not be used for human consumption. Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 8 days following last treatment with this drug product. Not for use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy calves, and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves.

Goats must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 6 days following last treatment with this drug product. Because a milk discard time has not been established, do not use in lactating goats.

1,000 mL (33.8 fl oz)

1 Gallon (3,785 mL)

10 Liter (338.1 fl oz)

Fenbendazole 100 mg/mL

Store at or below 25°C (77°F). Protect from freezing. Shake well before use. Restricted drug (California) – use only as directed.

Parasite resistance may develop to any dewormer, and has been reported for most classes of dewormers. Treatment with a dewormer used in conjunction with parasite management practices appropriate to the geographic area and the animal(s) to be treated may slow the development of parasite resistance.

Fecal examinations or other diagnostic tests and parasite management history should be used to determine if the product is appropriate for the herd, prior to the use of any dewormer. Following the use of any dewormer, effectiveness of treatment should be monitored (for example, with the use of a fecal egg count reduction test or another appropriate method). A decrease in a drug’s effectiveness over time as calculated by fecal egg count reduction tests may indicate the development of resistance to the dewormer administered. Your parasite management plan should be adjusted accordingly based on regular monitoring.

CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND CONTROL OF PARASITISM.

CATTLE: Do not use in beef calves less than 2 months old, dairy calves and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Additionally, the following meat withdrawal and milk discard times apply:

Safe-Guard Suspension: Cattle must not be slaughtered for 8 days. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is 48 hours.

GOAT: RESIDUE WARNING: Goats must not be slaughtered for food within six days following last treatment. Because a withdrawal time in milk has not been established, do not use in lactating goats.

Unsure when to deworm your herd?

Questioning how much you will need? Use the treatment schedule and dosage calculator to create your customized cattle deworming plan.

Red Angus Cattle Group

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