One-Day Fenbendazole Top-Dress Deworming Pellets Product Description Safe-Guard Equi-Bits Equine Dewormer is an alfalfa-based, top-dress pellet dewormer for horses. The fenbendazole (Type C) medicated feed controls large strongyles, small strongyles, pinworms, and ascarids with a one-day feeding when used as directed. Spread pellets uniformly over the daily ration so each horse consumes an adequate amount. Benefits One-Day Feeding: Delivers effective parasite control with a single-day treatment. Top-Dress Pellets: Add pellets to the feed for stress-free administration. Broad Parasite Control: Controls strongyles, pinworms, and ascarids as directed. Palatable Formula: Alfalfa-based pellets encourage normal feed intake. Trusted Ingredient: Fenbendazole Type C medicated feed for horses. Ingredients Active Ingredient: Fenbendazole 5.0 grams per kilogram (0.5% Type C medicated feed).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 Component Guaranteed Amount Crude protein Not less than 12.5% Crude fat Not less than 2.0% Crude fiber Not more than 25.0% Calcium Not less than 6.0%; not more than 7.2% Phosphorus Not less than 0.2% Copper Not less than 0.1 ppm Selenium Not less than 0.01 ppm Zinc Not less than 1.0 ppm Vitamin A Not added How to Use Dosage & Administration Instructions Standard Dose: 5 mg/kg (2.27 mg/lb) in a one-day treatment. Ascarids Dose: 10 mg/kg (4.54 mg/lb) in a one-day treatment. Feeding Rate: 1.0 lb per 1,000 lb (standard) or per 500 lb (ascarids). Top-Dress Method: Spread pellets uniformly on top of one daily ration. Normal Appetite: Ensure horses are eating normally; do not underdose. Additional Information Precautions Human Consumption: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Child Safety: Keep the product and all medications out of children’s reach. Species Limitation: For horses only; not for humans or other animals. Adequate Intake: Each horse must consume an adequate medicated amount. Veterinary Support: Consult a veterinarian for diagnosis and parasite control. Shipping & Returns We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details. For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy. Frequently Asked Questions Q1: What parasites does Safe-Guard Equi-Bits Equine Dewormer control? Ans: Safe-Guard Equi-Bits Equine Dewormer is labeled to control large strongyles, small strongyles, pinworms, and ascarids in horses. Fenbendazole interferes with parasite energy metabolism, supporting control when the one-day feeding directions are followed accurately. Q2: What is the active ingredient in Safe-Guard Equi-Bits? Ans: Safe-Guard Equi-Bits contains fenbendazole as a Type C medicated feed at 0.5% (5.0 g/kg). Fenbendazole is an anthelmintic used in horses to control labeled internal parasites when administered at the recommended one-day dose. Q3: How is Safe-Guard Equi-Bits administered to horses? Ans: Safe-Guard Equi-Bits is top-dressed on the daily ration. Spread the pellets uniformly over the feed so each horse consumes an adequate amount. Horses must be eating normally to help ensure full intake and avoid underdosing. Q4: What is the standard one-day dose for Safe-Guard Equi-Bits? Ans: The standard labeled dose is 5 mg fenbendazole per kg body weight (2.27 mg per lb) in a one-day treatment. Feeding rate examples include 1.0 lb of pellets per 1,000 lb body weight for the standard dose. Q5: What dose is used for ascarids with Safe-Guard Equi-Bits? Ans: For ascarids, the labeled dose is 10 mg fenbendazole per kg body weight (4.54 mg per lb) in a one-day treatment. Feeding rate examples include 1.0 lb of pellets per 500 lb body weight to meet the ascarids dose. Q6: How much body weight does the 1.25 lb container treat? Ans: A 1.25 lb container can treat up to 1,250 lb body weight at the 5 mg/kg dose. For the 10 mg/kg ascarids dose, the same container treats up to 625 lb body weight when used as directed. Q7: Do horses need feed or water withheld before using Safe-Guard Equi-Bits? Ans: No prior withdrawal of feed or water is required when using Safe-Guard Equi-Bits as directed. The pellets are designed to be added on top of one daily ration, with normal feeding routines maintained for intake consistency. Q8: Is Safe-Guard Equi-Bits safe for pregnant mares and foals? Ans: Label safety information supports use in horses when fed as directed, including during breeding and gestation programs. For individualized parasite control plans, pregnancy management, or foal schedules, veterinary guidance is recommended for timing and follow-up. Q9: Can Safe-Guard Equi-Bits be used in horses intended for human consumption? Ans: No. Safe-Guard Equi-Bits carries a warning not to use in horses intended for human consumption. Follow label directions for storage, handling, and safe use, and keep the product out of reach of children.
