Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal shaped articles which contain beta-cyfluthrin as active compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and agents for combating fleas on, and in the surroundings of, domestic animals, which is characterised in that the domestic animals are treated with collars which contain active compounds which inhibit insect development.

Abstract: A pH-neutral aqueous solution of a quinolonecarboxylic acid of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents halogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or C.sub.2-4 -alkenyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, or together the adjacent nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted morpholine or piperazine ring,R.sup.4 represents optionally substituted C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or C.sub.3-6 -cycloalkyl,X represents --N.dbd.or --CR.sup.5 .dbd., andR.sup.5 represents hydrogen, halogen, OH or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5, together with the C and N atoms position between them, form a saturated 5- or 6-membered ring which can contain other hetero atoms and which is optionally substituted,the solution containing calcium ions in at least an equimolar amount relative to the quinolonecarboxylic acid and having a pH between about 6.5 and 7.5.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-miscible solution (and methods for the preparation) of 1-[3-methyl-4-(4'-trifluoromethylthiophenoxy)phenyl]-3-methyl-1,3,5-triazi ne-2,4,6(1H, 3H, 5H)trione and their use for controlling coccidiosis.

Abstract: Known antibacterial quinolonecarboxylic acid derivatives such as ciprofloxacin are administered to animals in their food in the form of weak cation exchangers loaded therewith. The taste is much improved and the animals accept the material more readily.

Abstract: A method of treating livestock infected with, or protecting livestock against infection from, bacteria which comprises administering to such livestock an antibacterially effective amount of a quinolonecarboxylic acid or derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which A represents nitrogen or .dbd.C--R.sup.4,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, nitro or methyl,B represents ##STR2## and B also represents ##STR3## when R.sup.1 does not denote cyclopropyl, and R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, a branched or unbranched alkyl group which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and which can optionally be substituted by a hydroxyl or methoxy group,R.sup.6 represents hydrogen, methyl or phenyl,R.sup.7 represents hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.8 represents amino, alkyl- or dialkylamino having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, aminomethyl, alkyl- or dialkylaminomethyl having 1 or 2 carbon atoms in the alkyl group,R.sup.

Abstract: A method of treating a worm disease in a cat which comprises dermally applying to the cat 0.1-5 mg of praziquantel per kg of body weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid pour-on formulations containing compounds active against ticks. The formulations contain in addition to the active material, a spreading oil, a solvent tolerated by skin and, optionally further auxiliaries.

Abstract: An anthelminthic composition comprising a mixture of phenyl-guanidines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, aryl or amino,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, aryl, alkoxy or alkenoxy,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or aryl,R.sup.4 represents alkyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, alkylthio, phenylthio, phenylsulphinyl, phenylsulphonyl or benzoly which are in each case optionally substituted hy halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkoxy or halogenoalkylthio, or benzimidazoles of the formula ##STR2## R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meaning specified above together with tetrahydropyrimidines of the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.6 represents optionally substituted phenyl or thienyl, and X represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.2-3 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--.

Abstract: A method of treating a worm disease in a cat which comprises dermally applying to the cat 0.1-5 mg of praziquantel per kg of body weight.

Abstract: Improvement in the parenteral administration of a carboxylic acid of the formula ##STR1## in which X is N, C--H or C--F,Z is O or Ch.sub.2,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or .beta.-hydroxyethyl,R.sub.2 is cyclopropyl, 2-fluoroethyl or ethyl,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl, andR.sub.4 is H or methyl,is achieved through the administration of the basic salt of the acid (I, II). Surprisingly the basic salts are suitable and stable.

Abstract: The invention relates to pesticidal (e.g. pyrethroid) pour-on formulations prepared on an aqueous basis; and also includes the method of combatting pests and parasites of warm-blooded animals, particularly acarines and insects by applying said pour-on formulations to the animals.

Abstract: A process for the production of an olaquindox-containing non-dusting livestock feedstuff mix, comprising(a) mixing 75 to 98.5% by weight of an inorganic carrier material acceptable for livestock nutrition and having a maximum of the particle size distribution between 0.1 and 1.0 mm(b) with 0.5-5% by weight of a non-toxic oil and/or an emulsifier acceptable for livestock nutrition, and(c) to the mixture adding 1-20% by weight of olaquindox.

Abstract: The invention relates to pesticidal formulations and their use, said pesticidal formulations consisting essentially of at least one pesticidal active pyrethroid compound and containing at least one surface active agent, water and, optionally, up to 40 parts by weight of a water-miscible solvent and up to 10 parts by weight of auxiliaries.

Abstract: A stabilized febantel formulation comprising febantel, a water-miscible organic diluent and an acid, base or buffer salt in an amount such that when diluted 1:10 with water the formulation has a pH value of about 3 to 5. The formulation is far more stable than in the absence of the acid, base or buffer salt.

Abstract: Quinoxaline 1,4-di-N-oxides are rendered non-dusting by adjusting their water content to about 3-20% by weight and adding thereto about 2-20% by weight of a flow-regulating agent such as silica. The compositions can be added to animal feeds.

Abstract: An article molded of at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyvinyl resin, polyacrylate, epoxy resin, cellulose, cellulose derivative, polyamide and polyester and containing at least one pyrethroid selected from the group consisting of 3'-phenoxy-4'-fluoro-.alpha.-cyano-benzyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2"-p-chlorophenyl-2"-chlorovinyl)-cyclopropanecarboxylate, 3'-phenoxy-4'-fluoro-.alpha.-cyano-benzyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2",2"-dichlorovinyl)cyclopropane-carboxylate, pentafluorobenzyl permethrate, and isomers thereof. Such articles are especially useful in combating ectoparasites in livestock management, being used in the form of an ear-tag, neck strap, neck strap tag, tail strap, limb strap or halter.

Abstract: Quinoxaline di-N-oxides used in animal feeds, such as olaquindox, are stabilized against light degradation by substances which absorb light within the wavelength range from 200 to 450 nm, such as quinolines, isoxanthenones, azo dyestuffs, polyenes and/or flavones.

Abstract: A known herbicide such as a urea, carboxylic acid ester, aminoacid, benzoic acid derivative, benzonitrile, phenol derivative, diphenyl ether, carbamate, phenoxyalkanecarboxylic acid, triazine, triazinone, triazinedione, heterocycle, dipyridil derivative or benzosulphonamide, is rendered more effective by being combined with a synthetic spreading agent such as a silicone oil, fatty acid ester or fatty alcohol, e.g. isopropyl myristate, metamitron, ametridion or methabenzthiazuran.

Abstract: The invention relates to insecticidal formulations which have a pronounced residual action and contain (a) 0.1 to 20% by weight of an insecticidally active compound or compounds, (b) 1 to 40% by weight of a water-soluble gel-forming or lacquer-forming polymer, (c) 40 to 98% by weight of organic, water-miscible solvent, and (d) 0.1 to 10% by weight of one or more further additives.