Triclabendazole for Goat
Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Triclabendazole is used in goat for Liver flukes. Routes documented in goat: PO. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Triclabendazole in goat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Fasinex, Egaten
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 12–15 mg/kg | Once | Single dose | Liver flukes | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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Mechanism of action
Unique benzimidazole with flukicidal activity. Binds tubulin in liver flukes including immature stages (2 weeks post-infection).
Side effects & warnings
Only benzimidazole effective against immature Fasciola hepatica. Withdrawal times in food animals. GI upset possible.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for goat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Triclabendazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Triclabendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in goat — 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.