The metabolism of famphur, 0,0-dimethyl , -(lV,Ar-dimethylsulfamoyl)phenyl phosphorothioate, in the sheep and calf involves rupture of P-Omethyl, P--phenyl, and TV-methyl bonds to yield water-soluble metabolites which are eliminated in the urine. Phenolic metabolites are excreted primarily as glucuronide derivatives. Marked differences in metabolism and excretion patterns occur depending on the method of administration, intramuscular injection providing more sustained famphur levels, and lower famoxon levels in blood than intravenous administration.