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So you heard that goat owners are using Cydectin® Cattle Pour-On as an oral drench for their goats to beat internal parasites?

What do these products have in common with Cydection (r) Cattle Pour-On?

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Spray-on Ant and Roach Killer, and STP Gas Treatment (and many other household chemicals) contain a type of naphtha. Naptha is defined as "Any of several highly volatile, flammable liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons distilled from petroleum, coal tar, or natural gas and used as solvents and in making various chemicals." Cydectin Cattle Pour-On also contains a type of naptha.

A review of the Cydection Cattle Pour-On label and package insert do not reveal the presence of the carrier "Aromatic 100 Solvent," a naptha. The information is, however, disclosed on the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Following is a scanned image of the upper part of page one of the MSDS. Note that under "Section Two. Composition - Information on Ingredients" that "Aromatic  100 Solvent" is listed as the first ingredient at 15 percent. Moxidection is the main ingredient is also listed--at 0.5 percent.

Remember, Cydectin Cattle Pour-On was designed to be used as a topical treatment poured-on along the spine of cattle.  The Aromatic 100 Solvent is used as a carrier for the topical application of the dewormer on cattle.

It is goat raisers' who have decided to use Cydectin Cattle Pour-On as an oral drench for goats.

Other over-the-counter products contain Moxidectin, the dewormer found in Cydectin Cattle Pour-On. In fact, Fort Dodge produces Quest gel, a oral dewormer for horses. This product contains a higher percentage of Moxidectin and no Aromatic 100 Solvent. However, Quest, just as Cydectin Cattle Pour-On, is not labeled for use in goats. By law, goat raisers must work with their veterinarian to determine when and at what rate to use a dewormer containing Moxidectin on their goats.

Disclaimer:  This has been compiled for information purposes only.  It is not intended as a means of diagnosing and treating an animal or to replace professional veterinary advice or care for your animals.  This information is not intended to be a comprehensive review of any drugs, their uses, side effects, or special considerations.  Veterinary consultation is vital when treating sick animals.  Responsible decisions concerning treatments and drug safety or effectiveness must be made by each individual and his/her veterinarian.  Never disregard veterinary advice or delay in seeking it as a result of information provided on this site.  The administration of any medication should be taken seriously.  Medications given in the wrong circumstance, via the wrong route, or in the wrong combination can hurt or kill.  The anecdotal information, experiences, and thoughts are those of the website owner are not meant to represent the management practices in general or the veterinary community.  This information is presented without guarantees, and the author disclaims all liability in connection with the use of this information.  The extra label-use of any product in a food-producing animal is illegal without without the involvement of a veterinarian.

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