Anthelmintics
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They are medication which kills worms also called a "dewormer." Available as drenches, boluses, pastes, injectables, pour-ons, and mix with the feed. Selective anthelmintic use should be integrated with other worm control practices.
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Anthelmintics FDA-approved for sheep (source: Animal Drugs @ FDA )
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Trade name
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Ingredient
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Dosage
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Meat withdrawal
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Cydectin® drench
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Moxidectin
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1 ml/11 lbs.
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7 days
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Ivomec® sheep drench
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Ivermectin
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3 ml/26 lbs.
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11 days
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Prohibit® drench
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Levamisole
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1 oz/100 lbs.
2 ml/50 lbs.
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3 days
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Valbazen® drench
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Albendazole
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3 ml/100 lbs.
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7 days
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