Effect of fenbendazole on cow-calf performance and fecal egg counts

Authors

Gerry L. Kuhl
R. Ridley
E. Francis
L. Riat

Keywords

Cattlemen's Day, 1985; Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station contribution; no. 85-319-S; Report of progress (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service); 470; Beef; Fenbendazole; Performance; Fecal eggs

Abstract

A field trial was conducted with 80 cow-calf pairs to evaluate the effect of deworming both cows and calves with fenbendazole, on cattle performance and internal parasite burden. Midseason and weaning weights of calves in the fenbendazole-treated group averaged 22.4 and 33.5 lb heavier (P<.04), respectively, than controls. Cow and calf fecal egg counts were low throughout the grazing season and were not materially affected by treatment.

Recommended Citation

Kuhl, Gerry L.; Ridley, R.; Francis, E.; and Riat, L. (1985) "Effect of fenbendazole on cow-calf performance and fecal egg counts," Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 0: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.2442