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Revised Deworming Schedule
Based on Fecal Egg Counts
November 2009
This schedule is designed for horses 1 year of
age and older. This schedule will be tailored to each individual
horse/farm. All horses will be dewormed at least three times during the
first year of this new program.
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December 2009 |
February 2010 |
April 2010 |
June/July 2010 |
September 2010 |
Oct/Nov 2010 |
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All horses dewormed with Ivermectin and Praziquantel
Equimax, Zimmectrin Gold |
All horses receive a fecal egg count to determine their
parasite shedding class
Deworming based on fecal egg count |
All horses dewormed with Ivermectin unless otherwise directed
Eqvalan,
Equell, Ivercare, Zimectrin |
Optional Fecal Egg Counts
on all horses
July 2010: ALL horses
dewormed with Ivermectin
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Fecal egg counts on all
horses
This is the last fecal of
the year. It determines the effectiveness of the program. |
Horses in Class 1 and
Class 2: Deworm with Ivermectin/Praziqutantel for tapeworms
Class 3: Deworm with *Moxidectin/Praziquantel |
*Please note Quest has a lower safety margin than
Ivermectin products, meaning that it requires a more exact dose. Therefore it
is not recommended in young, pregnant, debilitated or older horses. The
veterinarians will recommend Quest for specific cases.
The parasite class will be based on the
number of eggs per gram in the fecal sample. The goal of this program
is to streamline the deworming process. Most horses are being dewormed
six times per year at this time. Studies indicate that less than 5% of
horses will need dewormed that frequently. This program is designed to
lessen the parasite resistance to the deworming products we have available.
Class 1: less than 200
epg
Class 2: 200-500 epg
Class 3: greater than
500 epg
(epg = eggs per
gram)
Fecal samples can be
dropped off at the HVA office for testing at any time. NO appointment is
needed. One fecal ball is plenty for testing. Fecal containers are available
at HVA's front desk at no charge. The fecal test is $15 per sample. Fecal
samples should be stored in a refrigerator if it will not be dropped off the
same day. Samples should be submitted within 36 hours of collection.
This program is new and very different from the common deworming practices
but if used correctly, will keep our deworming products effective.
Recommended Foal Deworming Program
Foals are more susceptible to roundworm (ascarid)
infestations than adults who develop a resistance over time. Since worm burdens
can be high in foals, they may require monthly dewormings as described below.
Due to a foal's susceptibility to parasitism, we do not recommend including them
in the need based deworming program highlighted above until they are two years
of age.
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Foal’s 1st
month |
Month
2 |
Month
3 |
Month
4 |
Month
5 |
Month
6 |
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Pyrantal
Strongid
Or
Fenbendazole
Panacur
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Pyrantal
Strongid
Or
Fenbendazole
Panacur |
Pyrantal
Strongid
Or
Fenbendazole
Panacur |
Pyrantal
Strongid
Or
Fenbendazole
Panacur |
Pyrantal
Strongid |
Ivermectin
Eqvalan,
Equell, Ivercare, Zimectrin |
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Month
7 |
Month
8 |
Month
9 |
Month
10 |
Month
11 |
Month
12 |
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Pyrantal
Strongid
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Ivermectin
Eqvalan,
Equell, Ivercare, Zimectrin |
Pyrantal
Strongid
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Ivermectin
Eqvalan,
Equell, Ivercare, Zimectrin |
Pyrantal
Strongid
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Ivermectin
Eqvalan,
Equell, Ivercare, Zimectrin |
Foals can also be given daily fed dewormer in combination
with Ivermectin products, but it is suggested that they are weaned first before
starting this program. This is to insure that the foal is ingesting the proper
dosage of dewormer.
The Daily Dewormer Option:
Daily fed Strongid in addition to two doses of and
Ivermectin and Ivermectin/Praziquantal product:
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Every Day |
March/April |
September/October |
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Label dose of
Strongid C 2X Feed |
Ivermectin |
Ivermectin &
Praziquantal |
The drug company Pfizer offers the benefit of funding a
colic surgery, if your horse colics and requires surgery while following their
daily dewormer program. This program also involves following specific exam
and vaccine recommendations and cost $50.00 per year. Please ask one of
our veterinarians for the details regarding this program or visit Pfizer
PreventiCare program at
https://www.equinepreventicare.com/default.aspx .
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