Zerofen 2.5%
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Sheep and Cattle
Indications
Zerofen 2.5% is a broad spectrum anthelmintic for the control of mature and developing immature forms of the following major species of roundworm in sheep and cattle.
In sheep it is effective against benzimidazole susceptible strains of the following parasites:
Gastro-intestinal roundworms: Ostertagia, Haemonchus, Trichostrongylus, Nematodirus, Cooperia, Oesophagostomum, Chabertia, Bunostomum and Strongyloides species.
Lungworms: Dictyocaulus filaria.
It is usually effective for the control of tapeworms, Moniezia spp, in sheep. Zerofen may be useful for the control of Trichuris in sheep.
In cattle it is effective against the following parasites:
Gastro-intestinal roundworms: Ostertagia, Cooperia, Trichostrongylus,
Nematodirus, Haemonchus, Oesophagostomum, Bunostomum, Strongyloides and Trichuris species. Lungworms: Dictyocaulus viviparus.
It is usually effective against inhibited larvae of Ostertagia species in cattle.
Zerofen 2.5% has an ovicidal effect on nematode eggs.
Dose to be administered and administration route
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible; accuracy of the dosing device should be checked.
Cattle: Give as an oral drench at the rate of 7.5 mg fenbendazole per kg bodyweight,
(3 ml per 10 kg bodyweight)
Sheep: Give as an oral drench at the rate of 5 mg fenbendazole per kg bodyweight,
(1 ml per 5 kg bodyweight)
Sheep over 75 kg should be given a further 2 ml for each additional 10 kg bodyweight.
Do not mix with other products.
Adverse reactions
Intensive use or misuse of anthelmintics can give rise to resistance. To reduce this risk dosing programmes should be discussed with your veterinary advisor. Fenbendazole belongs to the Benzimidazole (1–BZ) class of anthelmintics.
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| Art. Nr. | 11990/4000 |
