What Wormer is safe for pregnant mares?

What Wormer is safe for pregnant mares?

Ivermectin is a popular active ingredient in wormers used for different types of equine parasites and is also known to be a safe choice for pregnant mares. There are also other options considered to be safe for the expectant mares like fenbendazole. It is generally recommended to rotate wormers during pregnancy.

Is Eqvalan gold safe for pregnant mares?

EQVALAN GOLD has a wide margin of safety at the recommended dose level. It may be used in horses of all ages and mares can be treated at any stage of pregnancy.

Can you give ivermectin to a pregnant horse?

Parasite Control During Pregnancy in Horses 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.

Is moxidectin safe for pregnant mares?

Pregnant mares It is important to maintain a worm free status in the pregnant mare as she can pass on worm larvae to the foal soon after birth. We therefore recommend monitoring worm egg levels (WEC) as for adults horses (above) and giving a moxidectin or ivermectin wormer within the last month of pregnancy.

How do you deworm a pregnant mare?

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.

Is Equest Wormer safe for pregnant mares?

Equest Pramox Oral Gel has been shown to be safe for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares. Administration does not adversely affect the fertility of mares.

What is the difference between Oxibendazole and fenbendazole?

Fenbendazole has an efficacy claim for the treatment and control of migrating and tissue larval stages of large strongyles and encysted mucosal 3rd and 4th stage small strongyle larvae, when all administered at 7.5 mg/kg BW daily for 5 days. Oxibendazole is >90% effective against P.

Which drugs are contained in Eqvalan gold?

EQVALAN GOLD is the broadest-spectrum dewormer available in Canada1. It combines two active ingredients – ivermectin and praziquantel – to provide comprehensive, broad-spectrum parasite treatment for your horses. EQVALAN GOLD is registered to treat 63 species and stages of equine internal parasites including: Worms.

Is ivermectin safe for lactating mares?

Treat and protect your horse from the most common parasitic threats with one safe, effective compound. EQUiMAX® is the only combination of ivermectin/praziquantel dewormer safe for ALL horses, including foals four weeks of age and older, pregnant and lactating mares, and breeding stallions.

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 Quest Dewormer safe for pregnant mares?

2, 2016 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved QUEST® PLUS Gel from Zoetis for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares. QUEST PLUS and QUEST are the only FDA-approved dewormers on the market that treat and control encysted small strongyles and bots in a single dose.

Is Dormosedan safe for pregnant mares?

Can I use DORMOSEDAN GEL in pregnant mares? DORMOSEDAN GEL has not been evaluated for use in breeding, pregnant or lactating horses.