Saving 1/2 drench tube

TheFarmIsFull

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I have just bought a Drench/ wormer for my pony. It says it’s enough to do up to a 700kg horse. She would be at a guess 350 give or take. She’s a fine type.
Would I be able to give her half and save the other half for her next dose? It doesn’t say anything on the packaging.
I usually rotate drenches but if I can save throwing half out and using it I will.
 

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Saving half a syringe of wormer paste in its original syringe if not used? Yes, that's fine for a few weeks as long as you securely replace the plug on the end of the syringe, and clean the outer part throughly.

Pop a date on the wormer box so that you remember how long it was since the first dose was administered.
 

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Just be sure about her weight and don't guess it to save money. Under dosing is a big cause of wormer resistance and you could end up in a right pickle if she gets resistance to the few wormers that are available. Weigh tapes aren't accurate, you really need a weigh bridge. If there isn't a horse one near you, a lot of places have a vehicle one and you can weigh the vehicle with a horse in and without it.
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