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n. - A compound used primarily in veterinary medicine to rid farm animals of internal parasites.

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  • To kill these parasites, the animals are given medicine such as phenothiazine.
  • To kill these parasites, give the animals a medicine to drink, such as phenothiazine.
  • Parasites living in the lungs, such as lung worms, are controlled by the use of aerosols or with phenothiazine.
  • Parasites living in the digestive system, such as strongyles, are controlled with phenothiazine before the animal is ill.
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