This is the prescription used by Littleton Equine Medical Center and which is based upon a fecal exam which classifies each horse based on the passage of eggs as follows and recommends a particular worming schedule as follows:
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MONTH
|
DEWORMING PRODUCT |
Low Shedder <200 eggs per gram
*Note: Continue on Strongid C if currently using the product. |
April | Ivermectin or Powerpak EX: Eqvalan or Equell |
September | Moxidectin/Praziquantel
Ex: Quest Plus |
|
Medium Shedder 200-500 eggs per gram | April | Ivermectin |
July | Strongid/Pyrantel | |
October | Moxidectin/ Praziquantel | |
High Shedder >500 eggs per gram | April | Ivermectin or Powerpak |
July | Strongid/Pyrantel | |
October | Moxidectin/ Praziquantel | |
January | Strongid/Pyrantel or Both |
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