Deworming Horses essential to good health
A good health care agenda for horses includes focus on prevention of infectious disease and control from parasitic attacks. Deworming horses is one of the ways to maintain a healthy agenda. A good start is to consult your veterinarian for a deworming program.
Equine parasites can contribute to weight loss, gastric ulcers even colic. Horse deworming on a regular basis can prevent these symptoms occurring.
Dewormer for all Seasons
It is difficult to know which dewormer to chose as there are so many in the market.Consult your veterinarian for advice about which dewormer for your situation. The choice of dewormer will relate to the season. For instance Ivermectin is used for fighting against roundworm generally suitable for winters.
Seasonal Deworming Guide
Winter
Roundworm (ascarids)
Small encysted redworm
Large redworm
Bots
Ivermectin
Fenbendazole
Spring
Roundworm
Tapeworm
Ivermectin + Praziquantel
Ivermectin
Summer
Roundworm
Anthelmintic drugs that include:
Ivermectin + Praziquantel
Fenbendazole
Autumn
Roundworm
Tapeworm
Bots
Ivermectin + Praziquantel
