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Internal Parasite Control Due to the fact that most Horses in Alaska are penned in a small area, parasite infestations are quite common. In short, the pen becomes contaminated with parasite eggs and larvae - the horse will eventually nibble a tidbit that is contaminated. The following is my recommendation as a deworming schedule. A periodic Fecal Analysis for Parasite Eggs should be completed. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) outlines a strategic deworming protocol in the following link - Strategic Deworming The following online services provide equine fecal testing for parasites: Horseman's Lab Parascreen SmartPak Deworm as directed using an oral equine paste. Rotate the type of deworming drug. The following is a list of deworming drugs followed by trade names: Ivermectin - numerous trade names such as: Ivercide, Ivermax, Equimax Pyrantel Pamoate - Strongid Paste (Pfizer Animal Health) Fenbendazole - Panacur Paste (Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health) Always follow label direction for the dewormer Once a year use a combination product for tapeworms - drug name for tapeworms is Praziquantel For additional information follow this link to: Internal Parasites: Strategies for Effective Parasite Control, AAEP Information Article |
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