"Tetramizole" is a veterinary drug that is used as an anthelmintic agent in the treatment of many diseases of domestic animals and livestock. From the article you will learn what Tetramisole saves from what diseases, what dosage is necessary for chickens, pigs, cattle and sheep.
"Tetramisole": a brief description of the drug
"Tetramizole" in veterinary medicine is used to kill roundworms in the gastrointestinal tract and lungs of domestic animals. After entering the worm, it acts on its central nervous system, which causes paralysis of the worm. 
Did you know? In California, scientists have proven that between roundworms there is a language of communication.
Indications for use of the drug
In order to achieve the maximum effect from the use of "Tetramisol", one should strictly follow the instructions in the treatment of this or that disease.
The drug is used to treat diseases of poultry: chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys.
Anthelmintic agent is suitable for the treatment and prevention of such diseases:
- dictyocaulosis;
- hemonhoza;
- bunostomosis;
- nematodirosis;
- ostetagia;
- habertiosis;
- cooperative disease;
- strongyloidiasis;
- ascariasis;
- esophagostomy disease;
- strongyloidiasis;
- trichuriasis;
- metastrongylosis;
- capillariasis;
- heterosis;
- amidostomy;
- syngamosis.
For whom is suitable
"Tetramizole", following the instructions for its use, is suitable for the treatment of pigs, cattle and poultry, poultry and sheep. 
Important! When using the specified composition for other animals, consult with a veterinarian beforehand.
Release form
"Tetramisole" is available in 10% and 20% equivalent and is a very small granules (powder). That is, if you purchased a 10% option, then in 1 kg there will be 100 g of the active substance, the same with 20% preparation.
Dosage and method of use for animals
Granules "Tetramizol" give the specified categories of animals in the morning time of day without any additional preparations. Drug administration is made through the oral cavity, that is, it is used together with food or water.
Important! The described composition is used once, additionally giving it to animals to "enhance" the effect is prohibited, since the active substance belongs to moderately toxic compounds."Tetramisole" 10% has the following instructions for use: the substance is diluted in water and given to livestock by injecting the contents into the pharynx with a syringe or other medicine infusion device.
Before mass application for a large number of animals, should be tested on 5 individuals. Such actions are due to the fact that the drug can give complications due to low immunity in animals or conflict with other drugs (including antibiotics).
"Tetramisole" 10% dose for pigs: per 1 kg of weight give 100 mg of the drug. However, it is worth remembering that regardless of the mass of the pig, the maximum dose per animal is 45 g. Excess dosage leads to unpredictable consequences. For group treatment of pigs, the substance can be added to feed at the rate of 1.5 g per 10 kg of live weight. The quantity of feed should be such that the livestock can consume it in 1 hour.
Growing pigs at home is important to know the characteristics of their breeding, feeding and slaughter, as well as what breeds give more meat.
10% solution is used for the treatment of cattle in such doses: per 1 kg of live weight give 80 mg of the composition. If you use the drug for young animals, then it should be given in 1.5-2 months after entering the pasture. Adult cattle are usually treated in the autumn, before moving to a new pasture or in closed premises. 
"Tetramisole" 10% dosage for poultry: per 1 kg of live weight take 200 mg of the drug. It is impossible to give medicine with feed, only infusion with a syringe.
For sheep, 10% of the composition is used in the following dosage: per 1 kg of weight give 75 mg of the drug.
It is worth noting that the dosage is NOT indicated for the pure substance, but for the drug (remember that the pure substance in the medicine is 10%).
As stated above, "Tetramisol" is available in two forms: 10% and 20%, but the instructions for use are identical, as in the case of a 20 percent composition, all the above doses are divided by 2.
Important! Using the described drug for the treatment of livestock, which gives milk, products should be poured after milk yields during the day. It is allowed to kill animals only a week after taking the drug.
Side effects and contraindications
Applying "Tetramisol" in these doses side effects are not observed. However, it should not be given to animals that are sick with infectious diseases, in the last third of pregnancy, if the liver and kidneys are not functioning properly. 
Also, the drug is not allowed to use simultaneously with other anthelmintic compounds ("Pirantel", "Morantel"), as well as with any organophosphorus compounds.
By minor contraindications can be attributed to the application to some other groups of animals (dogs, cats, horses, etc.). For example, "Tetramizol", according to the instructions, is not used to treat rabbits, therefore, it is impossible to find the dosage and properly treat the animals.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store the drug should be in a dry place, away from sunlight. The maximum allowable temperature at the storage location is +30 ˚С. Shelf life - 5 years.
Did you know?Scientists have shown that roundworms live very close to the center of the Earth.Now you know how to use "Tetramizol" according to the instructions for which animals the drug is suitable (pigs, cattle, birds, sheep) and what possible side effects may occur after consuming this drug.
