(a) Specifications. Each gram of granules contains 200 milligrams of tioxidazole.
(b) Sponsor. See No. 000061 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c) Conditions of use--(1) Horses--(i) Amount. 5 milligrams per pound of body weight as a single dose.
(1) Horses--(i) Amount. 5 milligrams per pound of body weight as a single dose.
(i) Amount. 5 milligrams per pound of body weight as a single dose.
(ii) Indications for use. Removal of mature large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, and S. vulgaris), mature ascarids (Parascaris equorum), mature and immature (4th larval stage) pinworms (Oxyuris equi), and mature small strongyles (Triodontophorus spp.).
(iii) Limitations. For administration with feed: Sprinkle required amount of granules on a small amount of the usual grain ration and mix. Prepare for each horse individually. Withholding of feed or water not necessary. Not for use in horses intended for food. The reproductive safety of tioxidazole in breeding animals has not been determined. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. It is recommended that this drug be administered with caution to sick or debilitated horses.
(2) [Reserved] [50 FR 52772, Dec. 26, 1985; 51 FR 2693, Jan. 21, 1986, as amended at 52 FR 7832, Mar. 13, 1987] Sec. 520.2473b Tioxidazole paste.
(a) Specifications. Each plastic syringe contains 6.25 grams of tioxidazole.
(b) Sponsor. See No. 000061 in Sec. 510.600(c) of this chapter.
(c) Conditions of use--(1) Horses--(i) Amount. 5 milligrams of tioxidazole per pound of body weight as a single dose.
(1) Horses--(i) Amount. 5 milligrams of tioxidazole per pound of body weight as a single dose.
(i) Amount. 5 milligrams of tioxidazole per pound of body weight as a single dose.
(ii) Indications for use. Removal of mature large strongyles (Strongylus edentatus, S. equinus, and S. vulgaris), mature ascarids (Parascaris equorum), mature and immature (4th larval stage) pinworms (Oxyuris equi), and mature small strongyles (Triodontophorus spp.).
(iii) Limitations. Administer orally by inserting the nozzle of the syringe through the space between front and back teeth and deposit the required dose on the base of the tongue. Before dosing, make sure the horse's mouth contains no feed. Not for use in horses intended for food. The reproductive safety of tioxidazole in breeding animals has not been determined. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism. It is recommended that this drug be administered with caution to sick or debilitated horses.
(2) [Reserved] [52 FR 43059, Nov. 9, 1987]