Livestock

Safe-Guard® 0.5% is a crumbilized dewormer containing fenbendazole for controlling gastrointestinal roundworms in dairy cattle, beef cattle and horses. Safe-Guard 0.5% is indicated for the removal and control of mature gastrointestinal nematodes.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. 

Directions for Use:

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.

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