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Zoo Wildlife - Ruminants DeWorming & Feeding Instructions

Zoo Wildlife – Ruminants (Subfamilies antilopinae, hippotraginae and caprinae):

Zoo and Wildlife Ruminants:  Mix 1 pound of the Type B (0.5%) medicated feed containing 4,540 g/ton of fenbendazole with 14.13 pounds of feed ingredients to manufacture Type C medicated feed containing 300 grams of fenbendazole per ton equivalent.  Feed at a rate to provide 2.5 mg/kg body weight/day (1.14 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.

300 g/t Type C Feeding Directions

Daily Dosage

Feed daily for 3 days the following amount of 300 g/t Type C fenbendazole medicated feed based on total group body weight of animal group.

mg/lb/day

Example Group Body Weights

100 lbs

500 lbs

1,000 lbs

5,000 lbs

1.14

0.8

3.8

7.6

38.0

 

Retreatment may be required in six weeks, depending upon conditions of continued exposure to parasites, condition of treated animals and ambient temperatures.

Zoo & Wildlife Animals

Bighorn Sheep, Feral Swine & Zoo and Wildlife Ruminants

 

RESIDUE WARNING

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.

Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.