Safe-Guard® (Fenbendazole 0.5%) Multi-Species Dewormer Pellets – 5 LB Pail
Product Overview
The ultimate farm-wide deworming solution in one convenient, value-packed pail. Safe-Guard® Multi-Species Dewormer Pellets provide the proven, broad-spectrum power of fenbendazole in a palatable, easy-to-feed pellet. This 5-LB pail is the most economical and efficient choice for the homesteader, hobby farmer, or breeder with a diverse range of animals.
Simplify your entire parasite control program with one product. Manufactured by Merck Animal Health, Safe-Guard® is FDA-approved for use in horses, cattle, swine, goats, and more. Say goodbye to the stress and hassle of pastes, drenches, and injections. Just top-dress the medicated pellets onto the feed to deliver a safe, effective, and low-stress treatment. This durable, resealable pail ensures your supply stays fresh and ready for when you need it most.
Key Features & Benefits
- Exceptional Multi-Species Value: The 5-LB pail offers a significant cost savings per dose, making it the smartest choice for owners of multiple animals or for routine deworming of larger livestock like horses and cattle.
- The Ultimate in Convenience: Eliminate the need to buy and store multiple dewormers. This one pail is your go-to solution for horses, beef and dairy cattle, swine, goats, and turkeys.
- Low-Stress, Feed-Through Application: Simply mix the pellets with your animals’ grain ration. This method is ideal for animals that are difficult to handle and eliminates the health risks associated with stress.
- The Trusted Safe-Guard® Brand: Rely on the gold-standard safety and efficacy of a product from Merck Animal Health, a global leader in veterinary medicine.
- Broad Safety Margin: Safe for use in breeding stock, pregnant animals (including mares and cattle), and very young animals. The ultimate peace-of-mind dewormer.
- Durable & Resealable Pail: The sturdy plastic pail protects the pellets from moisture and pests, keeping your investment fresh and potent far longer than a standard bag.
Approved For Use & Parasite Control In:
- Horses: Controls Large Strongyles, Small Strongyles, Pinworms, and Ascarids.
- Beef & Dairy Cattle: Controls Lungworms, Stomach Worms (including Brown Stomach Worm), and Intestinal Worms.
- Swine: Controls Lungworms, Gastrointestinal Worms, and Kidney Worms.
- Goats: Controls Stomach Worms.
- Growing Turkeys: Controls Roundworms and Cecal Worms.
Dosing and Administration Instructions
This product is designed to be top-dressed or mixed with a portion of the normal daily grain ration to ensure consumption.
- Standard Dosing Rate: The dose for most species is 2.27 mg of fenbendazole per pound of body weight.
- Feeding Rate: The standard feeding rate is 1 pound of Safe-Guard® 0.5% Pellets for each 1,000 lbs of total animal body weight to be treated.
- Application (Cattle): The dose can be fed in a single day.
- Application (Horses): For a standard deworming, feed the appropriate amount for one day. A 1,250 lb horse would require 1.25 lbs of pellets.
- Application (Goats/Swine): The total dose should be spread over 3 consecutive days of feeding.
Example Dose for a Herd of 5 Goats (avg. 50 lbs each):
- Total weight = 5 goats x 50 lbs = 250 lbs.
- Total dose needed = 0.25 lbs of pellets (or 4 oz).
- Feed approximately 1.33 oz of pellets mixed into their grain each day for 3 consecutive days.
Product Specifications
Feature | Detail |
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Brand | Safe-Guard® (Merck Animal Health) |
Active Ingredient | Fenbendazole 0.5% (2.27 g per lb) |
Form | Medicated Pellets |
Container | 5 LB Resealable Pail |
Target Species | Horses, Cattle, Swine, Goats, Turkeys |
Cattle Withdrawal | 0-Day Slaughter / 0-Hour Milk Discard |
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