Internal parasites can wreak havoc on your herd. That’s why an effective deworming program is an essential cornerstone of your herd health plan. Strategic deworming starts with understanding the life cycle of these pesky parasites and the effects they can have on cattle. How cattle get parasites It's important to understand that a parasite lives two [...]
Ivermectin Sheep Drench is a ready-to-use, free-flowing solution of ivermectin. It is formulated to deliver the recommended dose rate of 0.2 mg ivermectin per 1 kg body weight given orally at a volume of 3.0 mL per 26 lbs body weight. Indications: Ivermectin Sheep Drench provides treatment and control of adult and fourth-stage larvae of [...]
Lyme disease is a bacterial illness caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria and transmitted through the bite of a tick. Lyme disease can affect domestic animals such as horses, dogs and cats as well as humans. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is one of the most common infections transmitted [...]
Sponsored Content By Grant Crawford, Ph.D., Cattle Technical Services, Merck Animal Health Deworming is no longer a set-it-and-forget-it management step. With antiparasitic resistance on the rise, cattle producers should take steps to evaluate effectiveness of their deworming programs - and adjust internal parasite control strategies accordingly. Successful deworming should result in a 90% or greater [...]
Ear mites are tiny critters that can pose a major threat to your pet. They are tiny mites, barely visible to the human eye, that feed on the waxes and oils inside your pet's ear canal. Their presence causes itching, discomfort and a reddish-brown ear wax (or dirty, debris-filled ears). They are contagious and can [...]
A dog and cat gel wormer for the removal of large roundworms (ascarids) (Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati and Toxascaris leonina). The presence of these parasites should be confirmed by laboratory fecal examination. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism. Packaging: 4 oz. tube Approved for use on: Cats and Dogs over 6 weeks [...]
A Type B medicated feed, this dewormer is an easy one-day treatment with the active ingredient in Safe-Guard® (fenbendazole) 1.0% strength. It is ideal for hard-to-paste horses, weanlings and yearlings on feed. Approved For Use On: Horses of all ages Packaging: 1 lb. bag Indications: For the control of large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, S. vulgaris, Triodontophorus [...]
Did you know that even chickens can become infested with lice? It doesn't particularly mean that you aren't keeping a clean coop, as mites and lice are a natural occurrence of every environment. Poultry lice feed on dead skin, feather debris, blood and anything else they can find on the chicken. Lice spread fast and [...]
It's that time of year again and flea and tick season is quickly approaching. Fleas and ticks are two of the most common concerns for pet parents in America. Not only do they cause discomfort for our pets, they can lead to a wide range of health concerns. While prevention is the best method to [...]
Synergized Permethrin 1% is for use on lactating and nonlactating dairy cattle, beef cattle and calves to control lice, horn flies and face flies. It also aids in the control of horse flies, stable flies, house flies, mosquitoes and black flies. For use on sheep to control sheep keds and lice. For use in and [...]
