Livestock · Ovis aries · typical adult weight 30.00–120.00 kg
Albendazole is used in sheep for GI nematodes, liver flukes, GI nematodes, liver flukes, tapeworms. Routes documented in sheep: PO. A typical adult sheep weighs 30.00–120.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Albendazole in sheep, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Valbazen
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Binds beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasite cells. Disrupts glucose uptake and depletes glycogen stores.
Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for sheep may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Albendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in sheep — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.