Which wormers are safe for pregnant mares?

Which wormers are safe for pregnant mares?

Worming: Worm throughout pregnancy as usual, but it it important to check the wormer is licenced for broodmares. We would also recommend worming during the foaling period, either in the week before or after. Wormers that are safe to use are: Equest, Eqvalan, Strongid P, Panacur, Panacur guard and Equimax.

When should you worm a mare before foaling?

two weeks
The mare should not be wormed until at least two weeks after foaling unless under veterinary supervision – this is because metabolites from the wormer can be passed through the mare’s milk to affect the foal.

Is praziquantel safe for pregnant mares?

Conclusions and clinical relevance: Administration of the ivermectin-praziquantel paste appears to be safe in pregnant mares and their foals.

When should you deworm a horse for tapeworms?

FALL DEWORMING — Tapeworm treatment is recommended once a year, in the late fall or early winter after tapeworm transmission ends due to cold weather. QUEST® PLUS is the ideal deworming choice for late fall as it contains an additional active ingredient – praziquantel – that specifically targets tapeworms.

When should you not worm a pregnant mare?

In general, it’s wise to avoid any unnecessary drug administration, including dewormers, during the first 60 days of pregnancy since this is the time when major organ systems are developing in the fetus (organogenesis).

Is ivermectin Wormer safe for pregnant mares?

A recent study completed by French and Brazilian veterinarians showed that administration of ivermectin/praziquantel paste, a common equine dewormer combination, is safe for pregnant mares and their foals.

Can you give a pregnant mare ivermectin?

How often should you worm pregnant mares?

Worming During Pregnancy During pregnancy, your worming program should continue with doses every 6-12 weeks or as per the recommendations of the product used by your veterinarian. A faecal egg count, followed by a faecal egg count reduction test, is integral to ensuring your worming program is efficient and effective.

Can ivermectin be given to pregnant mares?

Pregnant mares should be administered ivermectin or a benzimidazole 1–3 days before foaling to prevent lactogenic transmission of Strongyloides westeri, which can cause diarrhea in young foals.

What wormer kills tapeworms in horses?

pyrantel
Tapeworm Treatment Two chemicals treat tapeworm infections in horses; praziquantel and pyrantel given at a double dose. If targeting just tapeworm then a praziquantel only wormer is the preferred choice as it treats no other horse parasites.

How do you deworm a pregnant mare?

How often should I Worm my pregnant mare?

Good management begins before the foal is born. The mare should be monitored with worm egg counts every three months and tapeworm tests every six months, treating as the results indicate plus a winter dose for encysted redworm. Check with your vet or SQP to ensure any wormers are licenced for use in pregnant mares.

What kind of dewormer is best for pregnant mares?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Quest Plus Gel for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares. Quest Plus is a combination deworming product containing moxidectin and praziquantel.

How often should I test my mare for tapeworm?

Test for tapeworm with an Equisal tapeworm test every six months. The mare should be treated for the inhibited encysted small redworm over the winter months also, and Moxidectin is safe to use. 3 – 4 weeks from her ‘due day’ worm the mare using an Ivermectin based wormer.

Can a mare pass threadworm to a foal?

Threadworm can also be passed through the mare’s milk to infect the foal. There is some debate about whether threadworm is harmful – it was once thought to be a potential cause of chronic diarrhoea in the foal but this is now refuted by leading parasitologists*.