SAfE-GuArd® Liquid fEEd - Merck Animal Health

FACT SHEETEffective and convenient parasite control withSafe-Guard ® (fenbendazole)Liquid FEEDq AWill my cows consume it easily?Safe-Guard ® liquid feed* is a very palatableformulation and in consumption trials, the feedwas readily consumed.What is the dose?The Safe-Guard dose is the same as other forms ofSafe-Guard. One pound of free-choice standardizedliquid feed containing 20% Safe-Guard dewormerwill treat 111 lbs. body weight. A 1,100 lb. cow willconsume approximately 10 lbs. of liquid feed overa 3 to 6 day period.How is it administered?In a standardized free-choice liquid feed.How do I figure out the amountof feed needed?Take the total combined weight of the animalsin the pasture and include cows, calves and bulls.Take the total pounds to be treated and divideby 111. Or go to intervetusa.com and use our onlinefeed calculation tool to determine the amountof Safe-Guard free-choice liquid feed needed.How much should a cow eat per day?A 1,100 lb. cow will eat about 10 lbs.in a 3 to 6 day period. Average dailyconsumption will be around 2 lbs.to 3 lbs. per head per day.

qper Ahead per day.How much should a stocker calf eat per day?A 550 lb. stocker will eat about 5 lbs. in a 3 to 6 dayperiod. Average daily consumption will be around 1 lb.How long do I have to feed it?The Safe-Guard liquid feed is fed over a 3 to 6 day period.What if my cows don’t eat the feedin 3 to 6 days?The target is still 3 to 6 days. Monitor initial consumptionand utilize limiters if needed.Do I continue to feed my salt/mineralalong with the Safe-Guard liquid feed?Yes, Safe-Guard in this standardized liquid feed does notalter your mineral and salt program.Can I add Safe-Guard liquid drenchto my current liquid supplement?No, adding Safe-Guard drench to your current liquid supplementis not an approved usage by the Center of VeterinarianMedicine (CVM). The newly approved claim by CVM is aspecially designed free-choice liquid feed containing Safe-Guardpremix. The new product has these unique features:1. Safe-Guard premix stays in suspension and does notsettle out.2. Potency of the Safe-Guard is assured.3. All cattle receive an adequate amount of Safe-Guard whenconsumed at the appropriate rate over a 3 to 6 day period.4. The liquid feed is a highly palatable formulation to helpassure adequate intake.5. Backed by the Safe-Guard Total ParasiteControl Guarantee.Where can I get the product?Check with your liquid feed dealer/supplier.Do I need any special equipmentto use this product?No, you can use your current lick tanks and equipmentto administer the product.Does the Safe-Guard liquid feed need to beplaced into an empty lick tank or can it beadded to the liquid already in the tank?It would be best to add to a near-empty tank. Checkwith your liquid feed supplier to see how closely thenew formulation matches what you are currently using.Is any special handling or labor requiredto use Safe-Guard liquid feed?No, just order Safe-Guard in the standardized liquid feed basedon the amount needed to deworm the entire herd from yoursupplier and your deworming is done. It can not be simpler.What do I do with any left over product?You should feed the product until it is all consumed.How can I monitor my treatment’s success?It is suggested producers monitor their parasite controlprogram by utilizing the Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test.Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health offers a Fecal EggCount Reduction Test and monitoring service at no chargeto you. Contact your feed or animal health supplier formore information on this service.Is Safe-Guard in the standardized liquidfeed backed by the same guarantee forreduction of internal parasites as otherSafe-Guard products?Yes, we provide the Safe-Guard Total Parasite ControlGuarantee that pledges our products’ effectiveness if usedaccording to our outlined procedures. Contact your feed oranimal health supplier for more information on this service.*Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) free-choice liquid type C medicated feed for use in dairy and beef cattle.Consult your local feed and animal health supplier for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health | www.intervetusa.com | 800.521.5767RESIDUE WARNING: Cattle must not be slaughtered within 13 days following lasttreatment. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is zero hours. A withdrawal periodhas not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calvesto be processed for veal.Safe-Guard is property of Intervet International B.V. or affiliated companies or licensors and is protected by copyrights, trademarkand other intellectual property laws. ©2009 Intervet International B.V. All rights reserved.BV-SG-099547