Wormers

[sam72431]

Hi

I wormed with equest last year and eraquell the year before, should I be going back to eraquell or using something like panucur or should I do regular worm counts and worm as and when? My horses are in seperate sections two are at one yard together and the other is in another yard in a section on her own I poo pick regularly. What does everyone else do, so many different worming methods I'm getting a bit confused!? Thanks

 

[UKa]

Both Equest and Eraquell use the same group of active ingredient - it is recommended to rotate the ingredient each year( unless you go down the route of worm counting, which I have no experience of yet).
For advice on worming including what wormer types the different brands are as well as worming calendar check worners-direct.co.uk
or check with your vet!

 

[ISHmad]

We worm count twice a year and strategically worm twice a year with Equest Pramox. That way we know all the encysted worms, bots and tapeworm are covered at the correct time.

 

[Donkeymad]

It is perfectly acceptable to use equest/equitape/pramox continuously. I would highly recommend worm counting. For best advice, contact your own vet who will know of any problems with any wormers in your area.

 

[LCobby]

[ QUOTE ]
We worm count twice a year and strategically worm twice a year with Equest Pramox. That way we know all the encysted worms, bots and tapeworm are covered at the correct time. {/quote]
Us too, no known resistance to Pramaox

 

[Theresa_F]

I use equest in late December, worm count mid March - if count not low or clear, use equest. I then worm count mid September and if clear, worm in October with a wormer for tape, ie equitape or use a dual wormer such as equimax if required.

This works for my two - they are in their own field and it is regularly poo picked.

I was advised that as I normally only use equest once or twice a year, no need to change annually.

 

[sam72431]

O thanks I think Im going to go down the worm counting route thanks for all your help!