Vetfen-B (fenbendazole bolus) by Indian Immunologicals is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic used for the control of gastrointestinal helminth infections in livestock
INDICATIONS
- Gastrointestinal Nematodes (Roundworms): Haemonchus spp., Ostertagia spp., Trichostrongylus spp., Cooperia spp., Nematodirus spp., Oesophagostomum spp., Chabertia spp., Bunostomum spp., Capillaria spp., Trichuris spp., and Strongyloides spp..
- Lungworms: Dictyocaulus spp. and Metastrongylus spp..
- Tapeworms: Moniezia spp..
- Other infections: It is effective against Neoascaris vitulorum (large roundworms in calves) and has ovicidal effects (kills worm eggs).
Target Species
- Cattle & Buffalo
- Sheep & Goats
- Horses
- Calves
- Pigs
ADMINISTRATION
- Cattle & Buffaloes: Used to treat gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms, and tapeworms.
- Sheep & Goats: Used to treat gastrointestinal nematodes, lungworms, and tapeworms.
- Dogs and Cats: It can be used, but generally requires a different, specific dosage regimen (50 mg/kg) compared to farm animals.
Dosage and Administration:
- Method: Administered orally.
- Dosage for Livestock (Cattle, Sheep, Goat): 5 mg Fenbendazole per kg of body weight.
- Typical Formulation: One bolus (1.5 g) is generally sufficient for 300 kg of body weight.
- Safety: It is considered safe for use in pregnant and lactating animals.
