Worming advice

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We wormed our 'herd' with Pramox in April. I now believe a couple of them have pin worms - they are really itchy round their bottoms. I thought it would be a good idea to use eqvalan at the end of the month since we haven't used an Ivermectin wormer for a year. How quickly can I give them the Eqvalan, it will have been 6 weeks?
I am nervous about overworming following Moxodectin but presume it is really a risk if using it again, a different active ingredient is ok I presume.

Any knowledgeable peeps...advice pls
 
The only worm the Eqvalan is ineffective against is tapeworm but the equest prmaox will have covered worms. Both wormers us moxedectian as their primary ingredients but pramox aslo include praziquantel. Moxidectin has been the subject of controversy and for good reason. It is the only horse wormer that is capable of killing the encysted small strongyle larvae and bot fly larvae in a single dose, which is a very impressive feat. Its liability is that the overdose tolerance threshold is far less than other wormers; 5 times the standard dose can cause significant damage to your horse. Therefore I would not recommend giving a Moxidectin based wormer to a foal, small pony or weak horse. If you where concerened perhaps you should consider worming with eraquell, a sister product to equimax which also treats pin worm. Eraquell uses Ivermectin as its active ingredient. Ivermectin is one of the most effective and well-rounded wormer available, though as with all wormers it does have its weaknesses since it is ineffective against small encysted strongyle and tapeworms. A very safe wormer, Ivermectin can be given in doses up to 60 times the standard dose without causing harm to your horse. remember that you need to review your management in order to effectivly remove pinworms; (found the below advice online)


How is pinworm passed from horse to horse?
•Ingestion of eggs through mutual grooming
•Ingestion of eggs which have fallen on to the pasture
•Ingestion of eggs which have fallen in to drinking water/ feed
•Contaminated environments e.g. fence posts/ stables
•Contaminated grooming kits

How is pinworm treated?
•Pinworm is not easy to get rid off. Good management practices are essential.
•Thoroughly cleanse the anus/ tail other affected areas to remove eggs by using disposable wipes/ warm diluted disinfectants (suitable for use in these areas)
•Disinfect grooming kits, do not use same grooming kits on infected and uninfected horses
•Remove bedding and disinfect and pressure wash stables/ water buckets etc
•Clean drinking troughs regularly

Good luck x xx
 
Uniique said:
The only worm the Eqvalan is ineffective against is tapeworm but the equest prmaox will have covered worms. Both wormers us moxedectian as their primary ingredients but pramox aslo include praziquantel. Moxidectin has been the subject of controversy and for good reason. It is the only horse wormer that is capable of killing the encysted small strongyle larvae and bot fly larvae in a single dose, which is a very impressive feat. Its liability is that the overdose tolerance threshold is far less than other wormers; 5 times the standard dose can cause significant damage to your horse. Therefore I would not recommend giving a Moxidectin based wormer to a foal, small pony or weak horse. If you where concerened perhaps you should consider worming with eraquell, a sister product to equimax which also treats pin worm. Eraquell uses Ivermectin as its active ingredient. Ivermectin is one of the most effective and well-rounded wormer available, though as with all wormers it does have its weaknesses since it is ineffective against small encysted strongyle and tapeworms. A very safe wormer, Ivermectin can be given in doses up to 60 times the standard dose without causing harm to your horse. remember that you need to review your management in order to effectivly remove pinworms; (found the below advice online)


How is pinworm passed from horse to horse?
•Ingestion of eggs through mutual grooming
•Ingestion of eggs which have fallen on to the pasture
•Ingestion of eggs which have fallen in to drinking water/ feed
•Contaminated environments e.g. fence posts/ stables
•Contaminated grooming kits

How is pinworm treated?
•Pinworm is not easy to get rid off. Good management practices are essential.
•Thoroughly cleanse the anus/ tail other affected areas to remove eggs by using disposable wipes/ warm diluted disinfectants (suitable for use in these areas)
•Disinfect grooming kits, do not use same grooming kits on infected and uninfected horses
•Remove bedding and disinfect and pressure wash stables/ water buckets etc
•Clean drinking troughs regularly

Good luck x xx
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Well that is new. I thought Moxodectin and Ivermectin were different and that Pramox contained Moxodectin and Eqvlan Ivermectin.
 
Sorry HUGE mis-type yes pramox does contain moxedectian and eqvalan ivermectin!! opps ahah!! not sure what planet i was on there!
 
I think I ment that pramox also used praziquantel in adittion to moxedectian should re-read before submitting!! Either way i think your safe lols!
 
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