Wormer

[Cedars]

From Hannah's OH!

Just moved our horses home and need to start worming programme. What do you guys use, and any advice on where to start?

xxx

 

[lilym]

what have you used previously and how long ago were they done?? there are a number of options for you but with no background info it's kinda hard to give good advice!!

 

[brightmount]

You would normally use Equest (green) at this time of year, but if you don't know when they were last wormed and with what, then I would use Pramox as it will kill everything (or do a blood test for tapeworm). But I would give a probiotic at the same time to help the gut. Also, if the horses look in poor condition, ribby or bloated, I would take veterinary advice, as you may have to use something like Panacur Guard first to break down the worm burden, then do Pramox 4 weeks later to avoid an impaction.

 

[Cedars]

Neither of the horses are in bad condition and both have been wormed ad hoc when needed in the past, not sure with what, and not in the last 6 months.

Thanks for all the advice! xx

 

[china]

if they were done longer than six months ago than you want to do something milder as pramox and equest are very strong wormers. maybe a normomectin or something similar. if i remember correctly lilym is an SQP and will advice better

 

[Honeypots]

With unknown worming history I would use Panacur Equine Guard 5 day wormer then either worm count and/or go with a programme such as Equest, Summer/Winter and Pramox, Spring and Autumn

 

[kellyeaton]

get a poo sample and blood test done then you know what you are working with!