Deworming Prescription for Horses

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    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:

     

    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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