SafeGuard Dewormer - 25LB Bag
SafeGuard Dewormer - 25LB Bag
Safe-Guard® 0.5% is a crumbilized dewormer containing fenbendazole for controlling gastrointestinal roundworms in dairy cattle, beef cattle and horses.
Controls Major Worms
Internal parasites in cattle can produce severe health and economic losses due to damage to the intestinal lining. This damage results in scar tissue formation and reduced nutrient absorption. These worms also remove large quantities of blood predisposing cattle to anemic conditions, disease and reduced performance.
Safe-Guard 0.5% is indicated for the removal and control of mature gastrointestinal nematodes.
- Lungworm: (Dictyocaulus viviparous)
- Barberpole worms (Haemonchus contortus)
- Brown stomach worms (Ostertagia ostertagi)
- Small stomach worms (Trichostrongylus axei)
- Hookworms (Bunostomum phlebotomum)
- Thread-necked intestinal worms (Nematodirus helvetianus)
- Small intestinal worms (Cooperia punctata and Cooperia oncophora)
- Bankrupt worms (Trichostrongylus colubriformis)
- Nodular worms (Oesophogostomum radiatum)
Easy-To-Use
Safe-Guard 0.5% is easy to use because a single, top-dressed treatment is all that is needed. There is no extensive drug administration.
Ingredients
See product tag for full ingredient listing.
Active Drug Ingredient:
Fenbendazole (0.5%).............2.27 g/lb. (2270 mg/lb.)
Mixing and Feeding Directions
HORSES
The recommended dose is 5 mg fenbendazole per kg body weight (2.27 mg fenbendazole per pound of body weight-1 pound per 1,000 pounds of body weight) in a ONE (1) DAY treatment.
For ascarids, the recommended dose is 10 mg fenbendazole per kg body weight (4.54 mg fenbendazole per pound of body weight-2 pounds per 1,000 pounds of body weight) in a ONE (1) DAY treatment. All horses must be eating normally to ensure that each animal consumes an adequate amount of the medicated feed.
Safe-Guard 0.5% Crumbles must be spread uniformly on top of the daily ration.
Limitations: All horses must be eating normally to ensure that each animal consumes an adequate amount of the medicated feed. Regular deworming at intervals of 6 to 8 weeks may be required due to possibility of reinfection. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.
CATTLE
Feed Safe-Guard 0.5% Crumbles at the rate of 1 pound per 1,000 pounds of bodyweight with grain and forage to supply 2.27 milligrams of Fenbendazole per pound of bodyweight. Always provide plenty of clean, fresh water.
Limitations: Feed as sole ration or topdress for one day. Retreatment may be needed after 4 to 6 weeks. Cattle must not be slaughtered within 13 days following last treatment. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is zero hours. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
Safe-Guard 0.5% Dewormer Usage Chart For Dairy and Beef Cattle
Total Weight of Cattle (lbs) | Pounds of Dewormer Per Head | Ounces of Dewormer Per Head | No. of Head Treated Per 25 lb. bag |
400 | 0.4 lb. | 6.4 oz. | 62.5 |
600 | 0.6 lb. | 9.6 oz. | 41.6 |
800 | 0.8 lb. | 12.8 oz. | 31.2 |
1,000 | 1.0 lb. | 16.0 oz. | 25.0 |
1,200 | 1.2 lb. | 19.2 oz. | 20.8 |
1,400 | 1.4 lb. | 22.4 oz. | 17.8 |
NOTE:
Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.
This product has been formulated for dairy cattle, beef cattle and horses and is not intended for other species.