Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Fenbendazole is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO single dose in goats, per PANACUR - Fenbendazole Suspension 10% [US Product Label]. Merck Animal Health; 2022. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=859d4e30-d70c-4baf-aa62-0d3feff25057 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.534 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.505, Fenbendazole monograph spanning p.505-507; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — 21 CFR § 520.905a (Fenbendazole suspension), conditions of use for Goats: 5.0706-5.0706 mg/kg (the regulation prints this per pound; converted at 2.2046226 lb/kg). Related tolerances: 21 CFR § 556.275. Retrieved from the eCFR API, snapshot 2026-01-01. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-520.905a — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Fenbendazole is used in goats for Adult stomach worms (Haemonchus contortus, Teladorsagia circumcincta) in NONLACTATING goats, GI nematodes. Routes documented in goats: PO. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Fenbendazole in goats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Panacur
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | single dose | — | Adult stomach worms (Haemonchus contortus, Teladorsagia circumcincta) in NONLACTATING goats | Moderate | PANACUR - Fenbendazole Suspension 10% [US Product Label]. Merck Animal Health; 2022. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=859d4e30-d70c-4baf-aa62-0d3feff25057 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.534 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.505, Fenbendazole monograph spanning p.505-507; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — 21 CFR § 520.905a (Fenbendazole suspension), conditions of use for Goats: 5.0706-5.0706 mg/kg (the regulation prints this per pound; converted at 2.2046226 lb/kg). Related tolerances: 21 CFR § 556.275. Retrieved from the eCFR API, snapshot 2026-01-01. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-520.905a — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| PO | 10–15 mg/kg | Once | Single dose | GI nematodes | Moderate | FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines — dose corroborated 2026-08-05 in Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 10th ed (held), Fenbendazole monograph, printed p.507. NOTE: FARAD publishes meat/milk WITHDRAWAL intervals for extralabel use; it is not the source of the dose itself, so the dose is cited to Plumb's and FARAD retained for the withdrawal guidance. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.344 | • 5 mg/kg PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasites. Disrupts energy metabolism and cell division.
Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for goats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Fenbendazole dose ranges in goats, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg single dose; PO 10–15 mg/kg Once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Fenbendazole in goats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Fenbendazole in goats include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Fenbendazole is indicated in goats for: Adult stomach worms (Haemonchus contortus, Teladorsagia circumcincta) in NONLACTATING goats, GI nematodes.
These are general warnings for Fenbendazole across species; consult the goat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
Why a species-specific page? Fenbendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in goats — 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.