Flies & Worming for Preggers

SuZQuzie · 07-07-2006, 10:56 PM

Is there any difference between worming a open mare versus a pregnant mare? I currently worm Penny every three months, switching between ivermectin & pyrantel pamoate with Rotectin (formerly Rotation) brand. Should I worm her before her AI next Wednesday or Thursday, right before, after? I would love for her to take first try so I don't want to mess this up.

Also, how bout flies? I use some herbal stuff called Larry's Horse Spray. It seems to work well for Penny & I think I can continue to use it, but what are your takes on it? And how about Swat? I have a fly sheet & mask (when her's isn't taken off by her neighbor & deemed unuseable

) on her during the day. The spot-on fly repellants REALLY help, but I'm afraid they work too well.

Any help would be very appreciated!

NeighNeigh · 07-07-2006, 11:31 PM

Way back in the 90s (ha) when Image was pregnant, I continued to routinely deworm her and used fly spray. I just read labels to make sure the dewormers/sprays said "Safe for Pregnant and Lactating Mares."

You MUST read the best book ever written about breeding called "Blessed Are the Broodmares." I have a copy if you want to borrow it...I'll just need it back in 11 months once Penny's baby's on the ground since it's such an awesome book!

SuZQuzie · 07-08-2006, 06:09 AM

Haha, someone else recommended me that book! I guess it really is all that & a bag of chips! After checking out these pastures in Moorpark, I'll go on Amazon & order.

And thanks for that tidbit on Image & bug repellant.

SuZQuzie · 07-08-2006, 04:09 PM

Bumpity bump bump.

ryu2832 · 07-11-2006, 07:46 AM

My vet's recommendations is no wormer during the first 60 days after conception, 90 if your parasite load is low enough to allow it.

I worm on the heat cycle before breeding, then wait 60 days after conception. Then I worm every two months. One month before due date, and then within 12hours after birth with Ivermectin.

I rotate between generic Ivermectin, Equimax(when mare isn't pregnant, but I think it has been okayed for peg mars now), Anthecide, and Safegard.

SuZQuzie · 07-12-2006, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryu2832

My vet's recommendations is no wormer during the first 60 days after conception, 90 if your parasite load is low enough to allow it.

I worm on the heat cycle before breeding, then wait 60 days after conception. Then I worm every two months. One month before due date, and then within 12hours after birth with Ivermectin.

I rotate between generic Ivermectin, Equimax(when mare isn't pregnant, but I think it has been okayed for peg mars now), Anthecide, and Safegard.

Wow, thanks so much! I was looking for a response like this & now I got it!

ryu2832 · 07-13-2006, 07:21 PM

Also, the foals are wormed every month until 1 year old, then go on an adult schedule.

Good luck with your mare!

07-07-2006, 10:56 PM	#1
SuZQuzie Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal/Central Coast Posts: 3,025 Images: 540 Blog Entries: 216	Flies & Worming for Preggers Is there any difference between worming a open mare versus a pregnant mare? I currently worm Penny every three months, switching between ivermectin & pyrantel pamoate with Rotectin (formerly Rotation) brand. Should I worm her before her AI next Wednesday or Thursday, right before, after? I would love for her to take first try so I don't want to mess this up. Also, how bout flies? I use some herbal stuff called Larry's Horse Spray. It seems to work well for Penny & I think I can continue to use it, but what are your takes on it? And how about Swat? I have a fly sheet & mask (when her's isn't taken off by her neighbor & deemed unuseable ) on her during the day. The spot-on fly repellants REALLY help, but I'm afraid they work too well. Any help would be very appreciated! __________________ *-Suzie* Mazaire (Ed - 14yo dutch WB) Dad's Shiny Penny (Penny - 15yo TB) RIP Yauvani Proud Member of the Eventers Club

07-08-2006, 06:09 AM	#3
SuZQuzie Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal/Central Coast Posts: 3,025 Images: 540 Blog Entries: 216	Haha, someone else recommended me that book! I guess it really is all that & a bag of chips! After checking out these pastures in Moorpark, I'll go on Amazon & order. And thanks for that tidbit on Image & bug repellant. __________________ *-Suzie* Mazaire (Ed - 14yo dutch WB) Dad's Shiny Penny (Penny - 15yo TB) RIP Yauvani Proud Member of the Eventers Club

07-08-2006, 04:09 PM	#4
SuZQuzie Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal/Central Coast Posts: 3,025 Images: 540 Blog Entries: 216	Bumpity bump bump. __________________ *-Suzie* Mazaire (Ed - 14yo dutch WB) Dad's Shiny Penny (Penny - 15yo TB) RIP Yauvani Proud Member of the Eventers Club

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07-07-2006, 11:31 PM	#2
NeighNeigh Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: So Cali Posts: 1,658 Images: 206	Way back in the 90s (ha) when Image was pregnant, I continued to routinely deworm her and used fly spray. I just read labels to make sure the dewormers/sprays said "Safe for Pregnant and Lactating Mares." You MUST read the best book ever written about breeding called "Blessed Are the Broodmares." I have a copy if you want to borrow it...I'll just need it back in 11 months once Penny's baby's on the ground since it's such an awesome book!

07-11-2006, 07:46 AM	#5
ryu2832 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 2,866 Images: 43	My vet's recommendations is no wormer during the first 60 days after conception, 90 if your parasite load is low enough to allow it. I worm on the heat cycle before breeding, then wait 60 days after conception. Then I worm every two months. One month before due date, and then within 12hours after birth with Ivermectin. I rotate between generic Ivermectin, Equimax(when mare isn't pregnant, but I think it has been okayed for peg mars now), Anthecide, and Safegard.

07-13-2006, 07:21 PM	#7
ryu2832 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 2,866 Images: 43	Also, the foals are wormed every month until 1 year old, then go on an adult schedule. Good luck with your mare!