Safe-Guard Equi-Bits Horse Dewormer
Protect your horse with Merck Safe-Guard Equi-Bits, an alfalfa-based equine dewormer pellet designed to make deworming easy and effective. These palatable pellets contain the active ingredient fenbendazole, which is highly effective in controlling a wide range of internal parasites, including large strongyles, small strongyles, pinworms, and ascarids. Suitable for all horses, including pregnant mares and foals, Safe-Guard Equi-Bits ensure your horse's health with minimal stress and maximum convenience.
Benefits of Merck Safe-Guard Equi-Bits
- Alfalfa-Based Pellets: Made with alfalfa, these pellets are highly palatable and easy to administer by simply adding them to your horse's daily feed.
- Effective Deworming: Contains fenbendazole, which effectively controls large strongyles, small strongyles, pinworms, and ascarids.
- Easy to Use: Simply pour the pellets over your horse’s feed for a stress-free deworming experience.
- Safe for All Horses: Suitable for all horses, including pregnant mares and foals.
- One-Day Treatment: Effective with just one day of treatment, providing fast results without the need for prior withdrawal of feed or water.
Directions for Use
- The recommended dose is 5 mg fenbendazole per kg body weight (2.27 mg fenbendazole per pound) for a ONE (1) DAY treatment.
- For ascarids, the recommended dose is 10 mg fenbendazole per kg body weight (4.54 mg fenbendazole per pound) for a ONE (1) DAY treatment.
- Spread the Equi-Bits uniformly on top of the daily feed ration to ensure each horse consumes an adequate amount of the medicated feed.
- Ensure all horses are eating normally to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment.
Feeding Rates
Body Weight | Dose | Treatment |
1,000 lbs | 1.0 lb Equi-Bits | 5 mg fenbendazole per kg (2.27 mg/lb) |
500 lbs | 1.0 lb Equi-Bits | 10 mg fenbendazole per kg (4.54 mg/lb) |
A 1.25-lb container will treat 1,250 lb body weight for 5 mg/kg dosing or 625 lb body weight for 10 mg/kg dosing.
Storage Information
- Storage Instructions: Store at or below 25°C (77°F) in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Active Ingredients
Fenbendazole: 5.0 grams per kilogram (2.27 grams per pound)
Inactive Ingredients
Wheat Middlings, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles, Mineral Oil, Cane Molasses, Preserved with Propionic Acid, and Apple Flavoring.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein | 12.5% (Min) |
Crude Fat | 2.0% (Min) |
Crude Fiber | 25.0% (Max) |
Calcium | 6.0% (Min) - 7.2% (Max) |
Phosphorus | 0.2% (Min) |
Copper | 0.1 ppm (Min) |
Selenium | 0.01 ppm (Min) |
Zinc | 1.0 ppm (Min) |
Vitamin A | Not added |
Examples of Feeding Rates
5 mg fenbendazole per kg body weight (2.27 mg per pound)
For a ONE (1) DAY treatment, add SAFE-GUARD Equi-bits Top Dress Pellets to the daily ration at the rate of 1.0 pound for each 1,000 pounds body weight. A 1.25-lb container will treat 1250 lb body weight.
10 mg fenbendazole per kg body weight (4.54 mg per pound)
For a ONE (1) DAY treatment, add SAFE-GUARD Equi-bits Top Dress Pellets to the daily ration at the rate of 1.0 pound for each 500 pounds body weight. A 1.25-lb container will treat 625 lb body weight.
Feed for ONE (1) DAY as above. No prior withdrawal of feed or water is necessary.
SAFE-GUARD Equi-bits: Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.
Safe-Guard Equi-Bits Horse Dewormer Merck - FAQs
1. Does Safe-Guard Equi-Bits eliminate bots?
This product is formulated to control large strongyles, small strongyles, pinworms, and ascarids, but it is not designed to target bots.
2. Can Safe-Guard Equi-Bits be fed to chickens?
No, this product is intended for use in horses only.
3. How often should Safe-Guard Equi-Bits be fed?
This dewormer should be fed for one day. Regular deworming can be done at intervals of 6 to 8 weeks if reinfected.
4. Does this product work on neck worms in horses?
This dewormer is formulated to control large strongyles, small strongyles, pinworms, and ascarids, but it is not specifically indicated for neck worms.
5. Can Safe-Guard Equi-Bits be used for goats?
No, this product is specifically formulated for horses and should not be used for goats.
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