Lungworms
Lungworms
Parasite Overview
From ingestion, lungworms move to the lungs from the intestines through the bloodstream. Eggs are coughed back into the stomach and transmitted through feces.
Merck Animal Health Solutions
For Lungworms
Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) En-Pro-Al Molasses Deworming Supplement Block (Medicated) is designed for deworming pastured cattle by feeding these medicated blocks for three days only as the sole source of salt.
Safe-Guard (fenbendazole) oral drench removes and controls Lungworms, Stomach worms (adults & fourth stage larvae), brown stomach worms, barberpole worms, intestinal worms (adults and fourth stage larvae), hookworms, thread-necked intestinal worms, bankrupt worms, and nodular worms. Treatment shows a clear advantage in dry matter intake, feedlot gain, improved health and pounds of beef produced.
Safe-Guard AquaSol offers deworming for broilers, breeders, pullets and laying hens through oral administration via drinking water.
Clinical Signs
- Moderate coughing
- Slightly increased respiratory rates
- Reduced weight gains
- Respiratory distress or failure