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Deworming recommendations
There are two methods used for deworming horses. The first method is to administer paste dewormers every 6-8 weeks. The second method is to keep the horse on a daily dewormer and paste deworm twice a year.
1.Paste Deworming Protocol:
This schedule is our recommendations for northeastern Wyoming for horses not on a continuous deworming program.( i.e. daily Strongid C 2X):
January-Equimax (Ivermectin/praziquantel combination)
March-Strongid Paste (Pyrantal Pamoate)
May-Moxidectin (Quest) Use in horses only. We do not recommend using in miniature horses, ponies, or
foals.
Or Eqvalan (Ivermectin)-for miniature horses and ponies
July-Eqvalan (Ivermectin)
September-Equimax (Ivermectin/Praziquantel combination)
November-Moxidectin (Quest) Use in horses only. We do not recommend using in miniature horses, ponies,
weanlings, or foals.
Or Eqvalan (Ivermectin)-for miniature horses, foals, weanlings, and ponies.
2. Daily Deworming Protocol
Deworm December and June with Ivermectin/praziquantel combination(Equimax) and keep horse on a daily dewormer, pyrantel pamoate (Strongid 2 x). Note* Before starting the continuous deworming program, deworm with Equimax or Quest.
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