Wormer for pregnant mare

[TURBOBERT]

I have the care of my daughter's pregnant mare. As it is 'tape worm time' I have bought a box of six only to find they (Equitape) have not been tested on pregnant or lactating mares!!! Can someone advise as to which IS safe then please.

 

[_jetset_]

I think Equimax and Equest are

 

[Faithkat]

Equimax is fine, I've used it on my pregnant mare, and so is Eqvalan

Eqvalan has the naturally derived Ivermectin as its active ingredient. There is no known resistance even though over 200 million doses have been used since it was launched. Eqvalan kills more types of worms than any other wormer including large redworms, small redworms, pinworms, large roundworms, threadworms, hairworms and many other parasites including bots. Its weakness is that it is ineffective against tapeworms. Eqvalan can be used safely in pregnant mares and young foals. It comes in syringe form and 1 syringe will treat up to 600KG bodyweight. Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age and then every 8 weeks until they are 18 months old. Older horses should be treated every 8 to 10 weeks.

 

[Tia]

Strongid P is tested safe for pregnant mares, even at double dose to kill the tapes.

 

[TURBOBERT]

Thanks for that........

 

[Gillb]

Ask your vet about the Equitape. It is not licensed for pregnant mares as you say, but then Equimax is, and it contains the same drug for tapes, praziquantel. This can be used under veterinary advice only.