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Deworming recommendations

There are two methods used for deworming horses. The first method is to administer paste dewormers  every 6-8 weeks. The second method is to keep the horse on a daily dewormer and paste deworm twice a year.  The exact method for your horse will be determined at time of arrival.

1.Paste Deworming Protocol:

This schedule is recommended for horses not on a continuous  deworming program.( i.e. daily Strongid C 2X):

January-Ivermectin/praziquantel combination (Zimectrin Gold)

March-Oxibendazole (Anthelcide)

May-Ivermectin/praziquantel combination (Zimectrin Gold)

July-Double dose Pyrantel Pamoate (Strongid)

September-Ivermectin/praziquantel combination (Zimectrin Gold)

November-Double dose Fenbendazole (Panacur) This can be repeated for 4 more days if horse is showing signs of small strongyle infestation (poor coat, chronic colic, diarrhea, unthrifty)

                                               

2. Daily Deworming Protocol

Deworm December and June with Ivermectin/praziquantel combination (Zimectrin Gold) and keep horse on a daily dewormer, pyrantel pamoate (Strongid 2 x). If you choose this protocol, we recommend enrolling in the Preventicare Program offered by Pfizer.