Fenbendazole.

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§ 558.258 Fenbendazole.

(a) Specifications. Type A medicated articles: 4 percent (18.1 grams per pound (g/lb)), 8 percent (36.2 g/lb), and 20 percent (90.7 g/lb) fenbendazole.

(b) Sponsor. See No. 000061 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(c) Related tolerances. See § 556.275 of this chapter.

(d) Special considerations. See § 500.25 of this chapter.

(e) Conditions of use -

(1) Turkeys.

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Amount fenbendazole in grams per ton Combination in grams per ton Indications for use Limitations Sponsor
14.5 (16 parts per million) Growing turkeys: For the removal and control of gastrointestinal worms: roundworms, adult and larvae (Ascaridia dissimilis); cecal worms, adult and larvae (Heterakis gallinarum), an important vector of Histomonas meleagridis (Blackhead) Feed continuously as the sole ration for 6 days. For growing turkeys only 000061

(2) Swine.

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Fenbendazole in
grams per ton
Combination in grams per ton Indications for use Limitations Sponsors
(i) 10 to 300 (to provide 9 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of body weight) given over a 3- to 12-day period For the removal and control of adult stage lungworms (Metastrongylus apri and M. pudendotectus); adult and larvae (L3, 4 stages - liver, lung, intestinal forms) large roundworms (Ascaris suum); adult stage nodular worms (Oesophagostomum dentatum, O. quadrispinulatum); adult stage small stomach worms (Hyostrongylus rubidus); adult and larvae (L2, 3, 4 stages - intestinal mucosal forms) whipworms (Trichuris suis); adult and larvae kidney worms (Stephanurus dentatus) Feed as the sole ration 000061
(ii) 10 to 300 (to provide 9 mg/kg of body weight) Bacitracin methylenedisalicylate, 10 to 30 Growing/finishing swine: For the removal and control of adult stage lungworms (Metastrongylus apri and M. pudendotectus); adult and larvae (L3, 4 stages - liver, lung, intestinal forms) large roundworms (Ascaris suum); adult stage nodular worms (Oesophagostomum dentatum, O. quadrispinulatum); adult stage small stomach worms (Hyostrongylus rubidus); adult and larvae (L2, 3, 4 stages - intestinal mucosal forms) whipworms (Trichuris suis); adult and larvae kidney worms (Stephanurus dentatus); and for increased rate of weight gain and improved feed efficiency Feed as the sole ration. Under conditions of continued exposure to parasites, retreatment may be needed after 4 to 6 weeks. Bacitracin methylenedisalicylate as provided by No. 054771 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter 054771
(iii) 10 to 300 (to provide 9 mg/kg of body weight) Bacitracin methylenedisalicylate, 250 1. Growing/finishing swine: For the removal and control of adult stage lungworms (Metastrongylus apri and M. pudendotectus); adult and larvae (L3, 4 stages - liver, lung, intestinal forms) large roundworms (Ascaris suum); adult stage nodular worms (Oesophagostomum dentatum, O. quadrispinulatum); adult stage small stomach worms (Hyostrongylus rubidus); adult and larvae (L2, 3, 4 stages - intestinal mucosal forms) whipworms (Trichuris suis); adult and larvae kidney worms (Stephanurus dentatus); and for control of swine dysentery associated with Treponema hyodysenteriae on premises with a history of swine dysentery, but where signs of disease have not yet occurred; or following an approved treatment of the disease condition 1. Growing/finishing swine: Feed as sole ration. Not for use in growing and finishing swine that weigh more than 250 lbs. Diagnosis of swine dysentery should be confirmed by a veterinarian when results are not satisfactory. Under conditions of continued exposure to parasites, retreatment may be needed after 4 to 6 weeks. Bacitracin methylenedisalicylate as provided by No. 054771 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter 054771
2. Pregnant sows: For the removal and control of adult stage lungworms (Metastrongylus apri and M. pudendotectus); adult and larvae (L3, 4 stages - liver, lung, intestinal forms) large roundworms (Ascaris suum); adult stage nodular worms (Oesophagostomum dentatum, O. quadrispinulatum); adult stage small stomach worms (Hyostrongylus rubidus); adult and larvae (L2, 3, 4 stages - intestinal mucosal forms) whipworms (Trichuris suis); adult and larvae kidney worms (Stephanurus dentatus); for control of clostridial enteritis in suckling pigs caused by Clostridium perfringens 2. Pregnant sows: Feed as sole ration. Diagnosis of clostridial enteritis should be confirmed by a veterinarian when results are not satisfactory. Under conditions of continued exposure to parasites, retreatment may be needed after 4 to 6 weeks. Bacitracin methylenedisalicylate as provided by No. 054771 in § 510.600(c) of this chapter.

(3) Cattle.

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Amount fenbendazole Indications for use Limitations Sponsor
(i) 5 mg/kg body weight (2.27 mg/lb) Dairy and beef cattle: For the removal and control of: Lungworms (Dictyocaulus viviparus); Stomach worms: barberpole worms (Haemonchus contortus), brown stomach worms (Ostertagia ostertagi), small stomach worms (Trichostrongylus axei); Intestinal worms: hookworms (Bunostomum phlebotomum), thread-necked intestinal worms (Nematodirus helvetianus), small intestinal worms (Cooperia oncophora and C. punctata); Bankrupt worms (Trichostrongylus colubriformis); and Nodular worms (Oesophagostomum radiatum). Feed as the sole ration or as a top dress for one day. Retreatment may be needed after 4 to 6 weeks. Cattle must not be slaughtered within 13 days following last treatment. For dairy cattle the milk discard time is zero hours. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal. 000061
(ii) [Reserved]

(iii) Free-choice medicated feeds -

(A) Proprietary formulas (§ 510.455(e)(2) of this chapter). The following feeds can be manufactured only per an approved proprietary formula and specifications:

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Amount fenbendazole Indications for use Limitations Sponsor
(1) 750 mg/lb of protein block (to provide 5 mg/kg body weight (2.27 mg/lb)) Beef cattle: For the treatment and control of: Lungworms: adult (Dictyocaulus viviparus); Stomach worms: Adult brown stomach worms (Ostertagia ostertagi), adult and fourth-stage larvae barberpole worms (Haemonchus contortus), fourth-stage larvae barberpole worms (H. placei), and adult and fourth-stage larvae small stomach worms (Trichostrongylus axei); Intestinal worms (adult and fourth-stage larvae): Hookworms (Bunostomum phlebotomum), thread-necked intestinal worms (Nematodirus helvetianus), small intestinal worms (Cooperia punctata and C. oncophora), bankrupt worms (Trichostrongylus colubriformis), and nodular worms (Oesophagostomum radiatum) Feed free choice at a rate of 0.1 pound of block per 100 pounds of body weight per day for 3 days to deliver a total of 2.27 mg fenbendazole per pound of body weight. Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 16 days following last treatment with this drug product. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows or heifers. Not for use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy calves, and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves 000061
(2) 750 mg/lb of molasses block (to provide 5 mg/kg body weight (2.27 mg/lb)) Beef cattle: For the treatment and control of: Lungworms: adult (Dictyocaulus viviparus); Stomach worms: Adult brown stomach worms (Ostertagia ostertagi), adult and fourth-stage larvae barberpole worms (Haemonchus contortus), fourth-stage larvae barberpole worms (H. placei), and adult and fourth-stage larvae small stomach worms (Trichostrongylus axei); Intestinal worms (adult and fourth-stage larvae): Hookworms (Bunostomum phlebotomum), thread-necked intestinal worms (Nematodirus helvetianus), small intestinal worms (Cooperia punctata and C. oncophora), bankrupt worms (Trichostrongylus colubriformis), and nodular worms (Oesophagostomum radiatum) Feed free choice at a rate of 0.1 pound of block per 100 pounds of body weight per day for 3 days to deliver a total of 2.27 mg fenbendazole per pound of body weight. Cattle must not be slaughtered for human consumption within 11 days following last treatment with this drug product. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows or heifers. Not for use in beef calves less than 2 months of age, dairy calves, and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves 000061

(B) Published formulas (§ 510.455(e)(1) of this chapter). The following feeds can be manufactured only per one of the formulas and specifications published below:

(1) Amount. 5 mg/kg body weight (2.27 mg/lb), including the following formulations:

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Ingredient1 Percent International
feed No.
(i) Free-choice, dry Type C feed:
Salt (sodium chloride) 59.00 6-04-152
Monosodium phosphate 31.16 6-04-288
Dried cane molasses 3.12 4-04-695
Zinc sulfate 0.76 6-05-556
Copper sulfate 0.45 6-01-720
Fenbendazole 20% Type A article 5.51 n/a
(ii) Free-choice, dry Type C feed:
Salt (sodium chloride) 35.93 6-04-152
Dicalcium phosphate (18.5% P) 32.44 6-00-080
Calcium carbonate (38% Ca) 15.93 6-01-069
Magnesium oxide (56% Mg) 10.14 6-02-756
Zinc sulfate 1.47 6-05-556
Mineral oil 1.00 8-03-123
Dried cane molasses (46% sugars) 0.98 4-04-695
Potassium iodide 0.01 6-03-759
Fenbendazole 20% Type A article 2.10 n/a
(iii) Free-choice, liquid Type C feed:
Cane molasses2 80.902 4-13-251
Water 9.36 n/a
Urea solution, 55% 7.05 5-05-707
Phosphoric acid 75% (feed grade) 2.00 6-03-707
Xantham gum 0.20 8-15-818
Trace minerals 0.20 n/a
Vitamin premix 0.01 n/a
Fenbendazole 20% Type A article 0.278 n/a

(2) Indications for use. As in paragraph (e)(3)(i) of this section.

(3) Limitations. Feed a total of 5 mg of fenbendazole per kg (2.27 mg/lb) of body weight to cattle over a 3- to 6-day period. Retreatment may be needed after 4 to 6 weeks. Cattle must not be slaughtered within 13 days following last treatment. For dairy cattle the milk discard time is zero hours. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.

(4) Horses.

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Amount fenbendazole in grams per ton Indications for use Limitations Sponsor
(i) 4,540 5 mg/kg body weight (2.27 mg/lb) for the control of large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, S. vulgaris, Triodontophorus spp.), small strongyles (Cyathostomum spp., Cylicocyclus spp., Cylicostephanus spp.), and pinworms (Oxyuris equi); 10 mg/kg body weight (4.54 mg/lb) for the control of ascarids (Parascaris equorum). Feed at the rate of 0. 1lb of feed per 100 lb of body weight to provide 2.27 mg fenbendazole/lb of body weight in a 1-day treatment or 0.2 lb of feed per 100 lb of body weight to provide 4.54 mg fenbendazole/lb of body weight in a 1-day treatment. All horses must be eating normally to ensure that each animal consumes an adequate amount of the medicated feed. Regular deworming at intervals of 6 to 8 weeks may be required due to the possibility of reinfection. Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. 000061
(ii) [Reserved]

(5) Zoo and wildlife animals.

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Species/Class Amount fenbendazole Indications for use Limitations Sponsor
(i) Feral swine (Sus scrofa) 3 mg/kg/day for 3 days. For the removal and control of kidney worm (Stephanurus dentatus), roundworm (Ascaris suum), nodular worm (Oesophagostomum dentatum) Use as complete feed. Prior withdrawal of feed or water is not necessary. Retreatment may be required in 6 weeks. Do not use 14 days before or during the hunting season 000061
(ii) Ruminants (subfamily Antilopinae, Hippotraginae, Caprinae) 2.5 mg/kg/day for 3 days. For the removal and control of small stomach worm (Trichostrongylus spp.), thread necked intestinal worm (Nematodirus spp.), barberpole worm (Haemonchus spp.), whipworm (Trichuris spp.) Use as complete feed. Prior withdrawal of feed or water is not necessary. Retreatment may be required in 6 weeks. Do not use 14 days before or during the hunting season 000061
(iii) Rocky mountain bighorn sheep (Ovis c. canadensis) 10 mg/kg/day for 3 days. For the removal and control of Protostrongylus spp Use as complete feed. Prior withdrawal of feed or water is not necessary. Retreatment may be required in 6 weeks. Do not use 14 days before or during the hunting season 000061

(6) Fenbendazole may also be used in combination with:

(i) [Reserved]

(ii) Lincomycin as in § 558.325.

[66 FR 58935, Nov. 26, 2001, as amended at 68 FR 34534, June 10, 2003; 72 FR 66046, Nov. 27, 2007; 73 FR 58873, Oct. 8, 2008; 74 FR 61517, Nov. 25, 2009; 79 FR 13545, Mar. 11, 2014; 81 FR 17609, Mar. 30, 2016; 81 FR 95005, Dec. 27, 2016; 84 FR 12499, Apr. 2, 2019; 86 FR 14822, Mar. 19, 2021; 86 FR 61686, Nov. 8, 2021]


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