Bovex
Active substance
ATC code
Species
Cattle and sheep
Indications
A broad spectrum worm drench for cattle and sheep indicated for the control of mature and developing immature forms of gastrointestinal roundworms, lungworms and tapeworms. The product is also ovicidal against nematode eggs.
In cattle it is active against the following species:
Roundworms: Ostertagia spp, Haemonchus spp, Trichostrongylus spp, Nematodirus, Cooperia spp, Capillaria spp, Oesophagostomum spp, Chabertia spp, and Trichuris spp;
Lungworms: Dictyocaulus spp;
Tapeworms: Moniezia spp.
It is usually effective in the control of Type II Ostertagiasis.
In sheep it is active against benzimidazole susceptible strains of the following species:
Roundworms: Ostertagia spp, Haemonchus spp, Trichostrongylus spp, Nematodirus, (including N. battus), Cooperia spp, Oesophagostomum spp, and Chabertia spp (also provides useful control of Trichuris).
Lungworms: Dictyocaulus spp;
Tapeworms: Moniezia spp
Dose to be administered and administration route
Shake the container before use. Avoid the introduction of contamination during use. For oral administration only using properly calibrated dosing equipment. Estimate bodyweight accurately. Each ml of Bovex 2.265% contains 22.65 mg oxfendazole.
The dosage rates are as follows:
Cattle: 4.5 mg oxfendazole per kg bodyweight, equivalent to 5 ml per 25 kg bodyweight.
Sheep: 5 mg oxfendazole per kg bodyweight, equivalent to 1 ml per 4.5 kg bodyweight.
Dosage Guide:
Cattle | Sheep | ||
Bodyweight | Dose | Bodyweight | Dose |
100 kg (2 cwt) | 20 ml | Up to 9 kg (19 lb) | 2.0 ml |
150 kg (3 cwt) | 30 ml | 10 to 13.5 kg (22 to 30 lb) | 3.0 ml |
200 kg (4 cwt) | 40 ml | 14 to 18 kg (31 to 40 lb) | 4.0 ml |
250 kg (5 cwt) | 50 ml | 19 to 22.5 kg (42 to 49.5 lb) | 5.0 ml |
300 kg (6 cwt) | 60 ml | 23 to 27 kg (51 to 59 lb) | 6.0 ml |
Cattle above 300 kg should be given a further 5 ml for each additional 25 kg bodyweight.
Sheep above 27 kg should be given a further 1 ml for each additional 4.5 kg bodyweight.
To ensure administration of a correct dose, body weight should be determined as accurately as possible; accuracy of the dosing device should be checked. Do not mix with other products.
Adverse reactions
None known.
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| Art. Nr. | 11990/4008 |
