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The standard 3-way rotation that has been used for years is no longer considered a reasonable way to control parasites in horses. This is because of the development of resistant parasites to the drugs that have been in use so long. There are 4 classes of dewormer on the market in the US:
benzimendazoles --fenbendazole, oxibendazole, other chemicals that end in -azole (there is a long list)
pyrantels---pyrantel pamoate (paste) and pyrantel tartrate (daily dewormer)
avermectins---ivermectin and moxidectin
praziquantel In more than 90% of areas tested strongyles are now resistant to fenbendazole and in more than 40% they are resistant to pyrantel. There has even been 1 study showing strongyles becomeing resistant to ivermectin. So, the standard rotation in that link you are likely not going to be effectively killing strongyles for 1, maybe 2 and even as many as 3 out of 3 dewormings. And the problem is only going to continue to grow. The top equine veterinary parasitologists now recommend strategic deworming rather than simply putting a horse on a rotational deworming program. With a strategic deworming program, parasite contamination of pastures is controlled with 2-4 dewormings per year based upon each horse's own resistance to GI parasites. A wonderful resource for figuring out a deworming program is the strategic deworming webinar available online through The Horse Magazine: http://www.thehorse.com/Video.aspx?vID=183 The veterinarian who presented the topic lays out all the information necessary for a horse owner and veterinarian to work out a strategic deworming program.
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How often do you have to worm a horse?
Every other month your should de-worm your horse Improved answer: This depends on the climate you live in (more often in warm climates with little or no killing frost/freezing, and the horse per land area- more horses per acreage means de-worm mor often. recommended can be from every 4 to 10 weeks in general. Foals may need to be more often if they are unthrifty looking or show a high egg count on a fecal exam.
How often should you de-worm your horse?
The short answer is, when your horse needs to be dewormed, as determined by a fecal egg float performed by your veterinarian. Some horses may not need to be dewormed more than twice a year while other horses may need to be dewormed 3-4 times a year or more often if they are under 18 months of age.The old recommendations were to deworm every 2-3 months, rotating between active ingredients to keep your horse "cleaned out". However, maintaining a parasite-free horse is generally not possible and is not advisable; many adult horses can tolerate and thrive with a small infestation and won't be affected by them. Additionally, equine parasites are becoming resistant to the commonly used dewormers; deworming only when necessary will slow this development and preserve the medication for when your horses need it.Once a month.
When should horses go to the vet?
A horse should go to a equine vet or have one make a farm call at minimum once a year to pull a Coggins test and give annual vaccinations. This also allows the vet to check the horses for dental issues, vision problems, possible deworming, and a myriad of other things.
How much does it cost to foster an assateague pony?
The Foster Horse Program is run through the Assateague Island National Seashore in conjunction with the Assateague Coastal Trust. The current cost (Fall, 2008) is $31.00 per horse. For more information, go to www.assateaguewildhorses.org. Hope that helps!
How often can you deworm?
Because parasite infection rates vary based upon geographic location and weather conditions, management conditions and the individual resistance to parasites of each horse, there is no one-size-fits-all deworming program for horses. It is important to assess all of the risk factors and have fecal egg counts run at appropriate times to determine the horse's normal resistance to the parasites and if there are any issues with parasites being resistant to the drugs in use when planning a deworming program for each horse. Deworming may be recommended as infrequently as twice a year or as much as 5 times a year during the season when parasite reinfection rates are highest. So, contact your vet and discuss how to go about planning a deworming program.
How long between times of de worming your horse?
The tried and true method is good old fashioned Ivermectin. The easy way to remember is to do it when your farrier comes every 6 to 8 weeks. During more worm ridden seasons, such as the summer months in the south, you should also do the Daily Feed Thru Wormers such as Strongid.
How does a horse and bot fly interact?
Its not so much interaction as predation. The bot fly is the predator. It will circle endlessly around the horse landing on the legs and belly of the horse to lay its eggs. If allowed, it will bite and lay hundreds of eggs on your horse. If not scraped or cut off with a 'bot knife' the horse may ingest these eggs when it bites itself to scratch or chew. These end up as bot maggots in your horse's digestive tract. They can and will cause much damage to your horse if he is not on a good deworming program. The best way to fight this nasty parasite is a two-pronged attack. When you see the white eggs on your horse cut them off and dispose of them. And keep your horse on a good deworming program that your vet can help you with.
What is de-worming a horse?
deworming is when a paste like medicine is given to a horse to get rid of parasites and their eggs that the horse might have eaten while eating grass deworming is when a paste like medicine is given to a horse to get rid of parasites and their eggs that the horse might have eaten while eating grass
Do you deworm your horses every other month?
No, deworming horses should not just be done on a random every 6 or 8 weeks schedule. How often a horse should be dewormed depends on age, environmental conditions, management practices and the horse's own resistance to parasites. Deworming programs should be designed for each horse based upon a consideration of the risk factors for parasites for that particular horse, including the results of fecal egg counts which help to determine an individual horse's reinfection status and natural resistance to parasites. Immatures horses (under 18 months) are less resistant to parasites and often require frequent deworming, but adult horses may need as few as 2 dewormings a year or as many as 3-4 dewormings a year.Horse owners should consult their veterinarian to determine an appropriate deworming program for their horses.
What is deworming used for?
Well, animals can pick up worms (we are not talking about earthworms here, you know but a kind of intestinal parasite) from things they pick up off the ground. Deworming kills the worms in their intestinal tract. Humans can get worms too. Deworming is used to remove parasites from the horse that are squatting in its intestine.
In horse terms What is deworming used for?
To remove parasites from the horse that are squatting in its intestine!!! Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! like it's sort of obvious insn't it! Rachel if your reading this -----------Hi! :):):) i have no clue
How often should you deworm a horse?
Deworming A HorseThere is no one-size-fits-all worming program for horses. The "every 6-8 weeks" deworming program that has been in use for 30 years was layed out to target mainly a specific type of parasite that was the most problematic back then but that is no longer the main concern. It was also layed out with different deworming drugs in mind. This program is no longer the most effective or most appropriate deworming program. Most horses only need to be dewormed from 2-4 times a year to control parasites. The number of dewormings and the times to deworm will be based upon environmental conditions, the horses own immunity to parasites and the management practices such as keeping a horse stalled or picking up feces out of paddocks at least every other day. To determine an appropriate deworming program, horse owners should discuss their horse keeping situation with their vet and have fecal egg counts performed to determine which of their horses typically shed large numbers of parasite eggs and which tend to control their parasite burden with little chemical assistance. For the US this means that after the spring deworming in the northern US or fall deworming in the southern US a fecal sample should be collected and tested and the number of parasite eggs per gram of feces determined. If the horse was last dewormed with ivermectin, this sample should be taken 3 months after deworming. If the horse was last dewormed with moxidectin, then the sample should be taken 4 months after deworming. (These time periods allow for egg shedding to have begun again after the effects of the last deworming.) Then based upon the rate of egg shedding of each horse, a deworming program for that particular horse can be layed out. Many horses require deworming no more than twice a year to minimize parasite loads. You should deworm every six weeks and ensure you are rotating dewormers to prevent wormer immunity.
What deworm medicine do you give horse each time?
The deworming drug used is dependent on the type of parasites being targeted, so it is dependent on the situation.
How often should you repeat the worming dosage?
That depends on the age of the horse, the deworming drug used, the management and environmental conditions and therefore the reinfection rate, the type of parasite being treated and the individual horse's immunity to parasites. To determine when to readminister deworming drugs, consult a veterinarian and have a fecal egg count performed.
Can a horse be dewormed when he's colicing frequently?
I would recommend having your veterinarian conduct a fecal egg count test before deworming your horse, and then using deworming chemicals targeted at the specific species he or she finds. Horses naturally host parasites, and it is impossible to get rid of them all--in fact, some studies have shown that ridding a horse of all its internal parasites could even be detrimental. However, in large numbers, these parasites can cause various ailments, including frequent colic. If your veterinarian determines that your horse has a large parasite load, be cautious when worming, because encysted worms are resistant to deworming chemicals and can hatch in the millions after a heavily infected horse is dewormed, causing severe colic and even death. You should consult your veterinarian about your horse colicking, because it may be unrelated to parasites--perhaps you need to change your horse's diet or adjust other management practices. Do not deworm your horse during a colic episode or for a few days afterwards, as this could place unnecessary stress on an injured GI tract.
Can you give a horse dewormer twice in a row?
The frequency for deworming horses depends on their age, their environment and their own natural resistant to parasites. Horses under 18 months of age need to be dewormed frequently because they are more susceptible to parasites, the parasites have different life cycles and because parasites have been developing resistance to the commonly used deworming drugs. This means that in order to treat all the likely parasites infecting young horses, different dewormers need to be used at different times to effectively control infections. Adult horses tend to be more resistant to parasites and 50% or more of adults require deworming only twice a year (spring and fall), for small strongyles, bots and tapeworms as well as less common parasites in certain situations. Other adult horses do not develop as strong an immunity and may need to be dewormed 3-4 times a year. Some environments and management practices also help to reduce the chances of reinfection with parasites. Very hot (over 85 degrees Fahrenheit ), dry climates reduce the survival time of infective small strongyle larva in the environment. Stalls are also poor environments for parasites and horses kept in stall are less likely to be reinfected. Removing feces from paddocks/pastures at least every other day reduces the number of parasite eggs and larva in pastures, thus reducing reinfection risks. Rotating horses off of pastures for 6 months or more also reduces reinfection risks for small strongyles because infective larval stages don't survive indefinitely. Ascarids are the exception to hot, dry environmental conditions and time significantly reducing reinfection. Ascarid eggs can survive for 10 years or more in the environment and area concern for young horses and very old horses. Horse owners need to base deworming decisions off of the results of fecal egg counts, environmental conditions, horse age and seasonal parasite risks. It is also important to know what deworming products are effective against what parasites and what products have resistance issues in a particular area. An equine veterinarian should be consulted to assess each horse and determine an appropriate deworming regimen.
