ok worming schedule?

chocchipcookie · 01-01-2006, 03:35 PM

This is the worming schedule that Pagan's old owner followed in the past. I was wondering if it was ok.

Jan - Equimax
April - Equest
June -Equest
September - Equest
December - Equest

But then for the next year (05) she has

April - Equest
August - Strategy
October - Equest

I don't really know much about worming. While I'm asking, do you squirt the wormer into the side of the horses mouth?

BornToRide · 01-01-2006, 03:39 PM

thats what i do. i just squirt it in the side of the horses mouth

BrittBS · 01-01-2006, 03:54 PM

i was always told that you are supposed to rotate wormers having 2 different wormers between each, like mine goes something like equimax, pyrantel pamoate, bendazole, combocare, pyrantel pamoate, bendazole, equimax..... and yes you lift their head and put the tube in the side of their mouth and squirt it in

horsegent · 01-01-2006, 03:59 PM

I am not sure about your brands but you need as best practice to worm every 6 to 8 weeks which is known as interval dosing.

You should routinely worm with a product containing ivermectin which protects from all but tapeworm and threadworm and then twice a year worm with a product that contains pryantel (april and october)

You need to ensure the full dose goes into the horse and it swallows it so inject through teeth gap into side of mouth and give him a carrot or apple or something he likes so he swallows it all.

Cavalier · 01-01-2006, 05:03 PM

First of all, equimax only lasts for 8 weeks, yet there is a 12 week intervel between your next worming.

Equest lasts for 12-14 weeks, so once again, some of the dates are a bit out of whack.

Heres what I do:

January- Worm with Ammo
March - Worm with Equest
June - worm with Oxyminth
August - worm with Oxyminth
October - Worm with Equimax
December - Worm with Ammo

Oxyminth is used in Winter as it is bendizole based, the others are mectin based and are used in the warmer months.

chocchipcookie · 01-01-2006, 05:46 PM

Thanks heaps guys!!!!

luvs2ride79 · 01-01-2006, 06:41 PM

I always do Ivermectin product in the spring (April) and Summer (July), the Quest type stuff w/tape worm ingrediant in the fall (October), and normal Quest in the winter (January). This has worked great for our horses!

~Barbara

Madick · 01-02-2006, 12:16 AM

Quote:

First of all, equimax only lasts for 8 weeks, yet there is a 12 week intervel between your next worming.

Equimax contains moxidectin that keeps bloodworms away for 12 weeks. Ivermectins only keep for 8 weeks.

Madick · 01-02-2006, 12:18 AM

Take a look at this thread:
Deworming - rotation

chocchipcookie · 01-02-2006, 12:24 AM

Oh cool thanks Madick!

01-01-2006, 03:35 PM	#1
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BornToRide Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,009 Images: 192	thats what i do. i just squirt it in the side of the horses mouth __________________ There are times when you can trust a horse, times when you can't and times when you have to. got to get the bagel with the cream cheeze oh the creamy creamy cheeze eh Blistering Winds? lmao

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BrittBS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,207 Images: 207	i was always told that you are supposed to rotate wormers having 2 different wormers between each, like mine goes something like equimax, pyrantel pamoate, bendazole, combocare, pyrantel pamoate, bendazole, equimax..... and yes you lift their head and put the tube in the side of their mouth and squirt it in __________________ ~Brittney~ I've been BOO'ED!! RIP Samantha! My little angel in heaven! I love you! MY BABY GIRL! Star 23 yrs old Palomino QH Member of the 20lb club!! Starting weight- 146lbs Current Weight- 138.6 lbs Goal Weight- 126lbs http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=P8060518

01-01-2006, 05:46 PM	#6
chocchipcookie Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia... Posts: 2,450 Images: 114 Blog Entries: 14	Thanks heaps guys!!!! __________________ Live for today, we'll dream tomorrow.

01-01-2006, 06:41 PM	#7
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 3,880 Images: 26	I always do Ivermectin product in the spring (April) and Summer (July), the Quest type stuff w/tape worm ingrediant in the fall (October), and normal Quest in the winter (January). This has worked great for our horses! ~Barbara __________________ "To be an equestrian in the classical sense is not just to be a rider. It is a position in life." --Charles de Kunffy EquineFriends.com**2HotToTrot.com Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com

01-01-2006, 03:59 PM	#4
horsegent Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 696	I am not sure about your brands but you need as best practice to worm every 6 to 8 weeks which is known as interval dosing. You should routinely worm with a product containing ivermectin which protects from all but tapeworm and threadworm and then twice a year worm with a product that contains pryantel (april and october) You need to ensure the full dose goes into the horse and it swallows it so inject through teeth gap into side of mouth and give him a carrot or apple or something he likes so he swallows it all.

01-01-2006, 05:03 PM	#5
Cavalier Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,698 Images: 236 Blog Entries: 18	First of all, equimax only lasts for 8 weeks, yet there is a 12 week intervel between your next worming. Equest lasts for 12-14 weeks, so once again, some of the dates are a bit out of whack. Heres what I do: January- Worm with Ammo March - Worm with Equest June - worm with Oxyminth August - worm with Oxyminth October - Worm with Equimax December - Worm with Ammo Oxyminth is used in Winter as it is bendizole based, the others are mectin based and are used in the warmer months.

01-02-2006, 12:18 AM	#9
Madick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Abq, NM / Sweden Posts: 691 Images: 37	Take a look at this thread: Deworming - rotation

01-02-2006, 12:24 AM	#10
chocchipcookie Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia... Posts: 2,450 Images: 114 Blog Entries: 14	Oh cool thanks Madick! __________________ Live for today, we'll dream tomorrow.

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