Deworming recommendations

There are two methods used for deworming horses. The first method is to administer paste dewormers  every 6-8 weeks. The second method is to keep the horse on a daily dewormer and paste deworm twice a year.

Recommended Deworming Protocol:
A.  Plan 1 - Strongid C (a continuous dewormer) added to the feed daily with Ivermectin* given spring & fall.
B.  Plan 2 - Worm adult horses in low density populations every three months using Ivermectin* three times and  Strongid paste once in the winter.  For horses less than two years old or in a high density population, worm every eight weeks using a similar rotation.
C.  Begin worming foals at eight weeks of age and continue with Plan 1 or 2 above.
D.  Pregnant mares may be wormed safely but always check the product label to be sure it's safe.

**Remember to read the active ingredient. For example fenbendazole is the active ingredient in Panacur and Safeguard.

       Daily Deworming Protocol:

Deworm December and June with Ivermectin/praziquantel combination(Equimax) and keep horse on a daily dewormer, pyrantel pamoate (Strongid 2 x). If you choose this protocol, we recommend enrolling in the Preventicare Program offered by Pfizer.