Drugs for the Treatment of GI Parasites in Cattle

--------------------GI Tract Location-------------------

Drug Class

Abomasum (Nematodes)

Intestine (Nematodes)

Intestine (Cestodes)

Benzimidazoles

Albendazole

Yes

Yes

Yes

Fenbendazole

Yes

Yes

No

Oxfendazole

Yes

Yes

Yes

Thiabendazole

Yes

Yes

No

Imidazothiazole

Levamisole

Yes

Yes

No

Tetrahydropyrimidines

Morantel

Yes

Yes

No

Pyrantel

No approvals

Macrocyclic Lactones

Ivermectin

Yes

Yes

No

Doramectin

Yes

Yes

No

Moxidectin

Yes

Yes

No

Eprinomectin

Yes

Yes

No

Salicylanilide

Closantel

No approvals

Organophosphate

Haloxon

Yes

Yes

No

This table is based on information from the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD), obtained May 8, 2023. Label claims regarding specific parasite species or genera as well as susceptible life stages (adult vs. larval vs. inhibited stages) must be observed. Resistance has been reported in all drug classes listed.