Is Equest safe for pregnant mares?

Is Equest safe for pregnant mares?

Equest Pramox Oral Gel has been shown to be safe for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares. Administration does not adversely affect the fertility of mares.

When should I worm my pregnant mare?

Pregnant mares It is important to maintain a worm free status in the pregnant mare as she can pass on worm larvae to the foal soon after birth. We therefore recommend monitoring worm egg levels (WEC) as for adults horses (above) and giving a moxidectin or ivermectin wormer within the last month of pregnancy.

How late can you worm a pregnant mare?

Your worming program can remain normal throughout her pregnancy, with just a few simple changes. The biggest thing to remember when worming your pregnant mare is product selection.

Can you give dewormer to a pregnant mare?

In general, it’s wise to avoid any unnecessary drug administration, including dewormers, during the first 60 days of pregnancy since this is the time when major organ systems are developing in the fetus (organogenesis).

Can you worm a horse while pregnant?

It is important to maintain a worm free status in the pregnant mare as she can pass on worm larvae to the foal soon after birth. We therefore recommend monitoring worm egg levels (WEC) as for adult horses (above) and giving a moxidectin or ivermectin wormer within the last month of pregnancy.

Can you deworm a nursing mare?

It is important to have an accurate weight on the foal so that correct dose of dewormer is given. While she is nursing, the mare should also be dewormed every two months coordinating with the foal’s deworming schedule.

What Horse Wormer is safe for pregnant mares?

Wormers that are advised by the manufacturer to be as safe for use in pregnant mares include (but not limited to) Equimax Elevation, Equimax, Equest Plus Tape Gel, Razor, Imax Gold, Promectin Plus, Ammo and Strategy T. When it comes to worming pregnant mares they should be treated as normal throughout their pregnancy.

Can you worm a pregnant mare with ivermectin?

Conclusions and clinical relevance: Administration of the ivermectin-praziquantel paste appears to be safe in pregnant mares and their foals.

Can you worm a foal?

From foal to one year old Do not start worming until the foal is two months of age. Then start with a single dose of fenbendazole (Panacur) as a roundworm treatment. Repeat this every eight weeks up to the age of six months – 3 treaments in total.

When can you worm a broodmare?

As with vaccinations, parasite control should start with the brood mare, who should ideally be wormed 4 weeks prior to foaling.

When can you first worm a foal?

Foals should receive their first worming treatment no earlier than 2-3 months of age4 with a benzimidazole (BZ) wormer (eg. STRATEGY-T®). Treating foals less than 2 months of age is not recommended as there will be very few adult worms present at this age.

When should you worm a lactating mare?

Young horses are most at risk from high worm levels so should be treated regularly. We recommend lactating mares should not be wormed until at least 2 weeks after giving birth. We then advise giving a moxidectin or ivermectin based wormer repeatedly while the foal is at foot.

Can you worm horses that are with a foal?

Mothers should be dewormed with an ivermectin product 24 hours after foaling. Foals need much more frequent deworming than other horses. They should first be dewormed around two months of age with fenbendazole, and then retreated with this product every two months until they are yearlings.

When should I deworm my mare after foaling?

The mare should not be wormed until at least two weeks after foaling unless under veterinary supervision – this is because metabolites from the wormer can be passed through the mare’s milk to affect the foal.

Is Equest Pramox safe for foals?

From foal to one year old Do not start worming until the foal is two months of age. Then start with a single dose of fenbendazole (Panacur) as a roundworm treatment. Repeat this every eight weeks up to the age of six months – 3 treaments in total. At eight months of age do a WEC and treat with Equest Pramox.

What is Equest Pramox used for?

Equest Pramox contains Moxidectin and a tapeworm treatment Equest Pramox is a combination of two drugs in one horse wormer treats roundworm, tapeworm, bots, and encysted redworm larvae stages in horses.

Can u worm a pregnant horse?

Is it safe to use horse Wormer on a pregnant horse?

Most horse wormers are safe to use on a pregnant mare throughout their pregnancy. However you should check the label or product information prior to use as it will say whether or not it has been tested as safe for use in pregnant mares.

How often should you worm a pregnant mare?

When it comes to worming pregnant mares they should be treated as normal throughout their pregnancy. They should be kept on a regular worming rotation (every 6-8 weeks or as per the recommendations on the wormer being used) You should try to worm them about 2 weeks prior to foaling and try to limit…

When should I stop worming my mare before foaling?

As your mare approaches her due date, leave worming until the day of foaling and replace mum and foal in a new paddock as the manure will only contain dead worms and eggs. Foals have a wonderful habit of ingesting Mum’s manure and therefor worm eggs.

Is tape worm safe for a pregnant mare?

The only single dose tape worm products that I am aware of that have been tested on pregnant/lactating mares and tested safe are Equimax and Eqvalan Duo. Plus I believe the double doses of strongid P are safe.