Merck Animal Health announces FDA approval of SAFE-GUARD® AQUASOL (fenbendazole oral suspension) for use in backyard chicken flocks

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The approval of SAFE-GUARD^® AQUASOL (fenbendazole oral suspension) for use in backyard chicken flocks makes it the only FDA-approved chicken dewormer designed for home use. The product will be available in a 3 mL presentation at fleet and dealer retail outlets beginning in January 2025.

Source: Merck Animal Health, November 13, 2024. Link.

Chicken flocks of any size can be affected by intestinal parasites, leading to animal welfare concerns and decreased production efficiency. . . SAFE-GUARD AQUASOL effectively treats common intestinal parasites in the average-sized backyard flock with the added benefit of no meat or egg withdrawal.” – Blayne Mozisek, DVM