Livestock · Ovis aries · typical adult weight 30.00–120.00 kg
Closantel (Livestock) is used in sheep for Haemonchus contortus, liver flukes. Routes documented in sheep: PO. A typical adult sheep weighs 30.00–120.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Closantel (Livestock) in sheep, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Flukiver, Seponver
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | single dose | Haemonchus contortus, liver flukes | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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Salicylanilide anthelmintic that uncouples oxidative phosphorylation in the parasite mitochondria. Highly protein-bound with long duration of activity. Effective against Haemonchus and liver flukes.
For cattle and sheep. Effective against adult liver flukes and Haemonchus contortus. Long withdrawal period due to protein binding. Overdose can cause blindness (optic nerve damage). Not available in all markets.
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? Closantel (Livestock) 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.