Is regular equest safe

[GypsGal1718]

Is regular (not pramox) equest safe? I have heard many varying opinions on it and I need to decide what to use for encysted redworm as it is about this time of year. Thanks

 

[HappyHollyDays]

I use Equest for both my ex laminitic pony and my pony that has EMS with no issues. I would never ever use Pramox for either as the EMS one colics every time he has it and I’m not prepared to risk B pony either.

 

[GypsGal1718]

I would never use pramox either I am just hoping the regular is safe

 

[HappyHollyDays]

Like I said I’ve never had any issues with it, just make sure you either test or worm for the full range at the appropriate times.

 

[GypsGal1718]

Yup I do tests I just don’t fancy having the call out for a blood test for encysted !

 

[Pinkvboots]

I've used it for years and never had an issue I don't use Pramox on anything and never would though.

 

[Horseysheepy]

Never had any probs with equest original, and I agree with poster above

 

[holeymoley]

Green Equest fine with my laminitic- I feed protexin a few days before and after though. I tapeworm test and count for the rest though to avoid Pramox.

 

[SEL]

Never had a problem with it.

In fact I've only ever had a problem twice with Pramox and I used to worm a yard of 40+ horses. One was a horse who turned out to have severe ulcers (went footy) & the other was a cob from a dealer who in hindsight was probably riddled. She got hot & sweaty so I had her on colic watch but a entire tube of protexin sorted her thankfully

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Make sure you aren't underdosing though. Accurate dosing helps prevent resistance problems.

 

[JackFrost]

AFAIK - Equest (moxidectin) is the only wormer for encysted redworm, there aren't alternatives. NOT worming for encysted redworm is a real risk.

 

[GypsGal1718]

Thanks all, I don’t have Protexin, do you think it is worth getting or am I worrying?

 

[minesadouble]

In common with others I would happily use Equest but would never use Pramox.
Panacur Guard is another option for encysted. I'm sure I read that at one point there were once thought to be resistance issues with Guard so do your research but I think they were at least semi dispelled.

 

[SEL]

Thanks all, I don’t have Protexin, do you think it is worth getting or am I worrying?

For green box Equest I think you'll be fine.

Have you had a worm count this year? I think when horses react badly to wormers it's often because there's a lot of wigglies to shift

 

[Melody Grey]

Thanks all, I don’t have Protexin, do you think it is worth getting or am I worrying?

The quick fix tubes are inexpensive and unlikely to do harm, so worth it I’d say if you’re at all worried.

 

[P.forpony]

Not quite the only option, panacur guard 5 day is also suitable for targeting encysted redworm.
My lot are on day 4 atm because they include 2 foals and a mini shetland yearling who can't be given moxidectin.

Ironically it was the adult TB who colicked after his first dose