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BIGHORN SHEEP: For the treatment and control of: Lungworms (Protostrongylus spp.) in bighorn sheep.
BIG HORN SHEEP
(Safeguard 0.5%)
Mix 1 pound of the Type B (0.5%) medicated feed containing 4,540 g/ton of fenbendazole with 4 pounds of feed ingredients to manufacture Type C medicated feed containing 908 grams of fenbendazole per ton equivalent. Feed at a rate to provide 10 mg/kg body weight/day (4.54 mg/lb/day) for three (3) consecutive days. Type C feeds containing fenbendazole can be fed to adult and young animals either in a mash or pelleted feed. No prior withdrawal of feed or water is necessary. The following table gives examples of daily feeding rates based on body weights, daily dosage and grams fenbendazole (FBZ) per ton of feed.
WITHDRAWAL PERIODS AND RESIDUE WARNINGS
Do not use 14 days before or during the hunting season.
OTHER WARNINGS
Parasite resistance may develop to any dewormer. All dewormers require accurate dosing for best results. Following the use of any dewormer, effectiveness of treatment should be monitored. A decrease of effectiveness over time may indicate the development of resistance to the dewormer administered. The parasite management plan should be adjusted accordingly based on regular monitoring.
