Deworming your Horses

Routine Fecal Egg Counts are a vital part of a well managed de-worming program.  Fecals should be collected an appropriate amount of time after the last de-wormer has been administered. This period of time varies with the de-wormer used.  Please see the table below to determine the appropriate time to take a sample. We recommend collecting a fresh sample just before de-worming. You can bring the fecal sample into our clinic and it will be processed at our in-house lab. Fecal samples need to be brought to the clinic same day as collected and labeled with your horse's name. We do not accept fecal samples Fridays after noon.

De-wormer used
Weeks to wait post-dewormer to take sample
Fenbendazole (Panacur)
4-6 weeks
Pyrantel
4-6 weeks
Ivermectin
8-10 weeks
Moxidectin
10-12 weeks

There are many de-wormers out there with many different main ingredients. Here is a table that groups the brand names of common de-wormers by their main ingredient.

Common de-wormer brand name
Main ingredient name
Zimectrin, Rotectin 1.87, Ivercare
Ivermectin
Equimax, Zimectrin Gold
Ivermectin+ praziquantel
Quest
Moxidectin
Quest Plus
Moxidectin + praziquantel
Panacur, Safeguard
Fenbendazole
Panacur Powerpac
5 day double dose of fenbendazole
Strongid, Rotectin P, Strongylecare Paste
Pyrantel pamoate

Fecal Egg Counts, Shedding, and Deworming Protocols

Two Times per year: April (Quest-Moxidectin) and November (Equimax-Ivermectin/Praziquantel)
Shedding Category
Deworming Frequency
Fecal Egg Count Frequency
Low Shedder (0-200) Eggs per Gram
Once a year
Moderate Shedder (200-500) Eggs per Gram
Three Times per year: March (Quest), July (Ivermectin), November (Equimax)
Twice a year
High Shedder (500 and up) Eggs per Gram
Four Times per year: January (Ivermectin), May (Quest Plus or Equimax), July/August (Strongid or Panacur), November (Quest)
Three to four times a year, or before every deworming

Deworming your Horses in Newnan, GA

Spring/Fall Fecal Egg Count Reminder:

As we approach spring, it's time to start thinking about the importance of a parasite control program.  Routine Fecal Egg Countsare a vital part of a well managed de-worming program.  Fecals should be collected an appropriate amount of time after the last de-wormer has been administered. This period of time varies with the de-wormer used.  Please see the table below to determine the appropriate time to take a sample.

4-6 weeks
De-wormer used
Weeks to wait post-dewormer to take sample
Fenbendazole (Panacur)
Pyrantel
4-6 weeks
Ivermectin
8-10 weeks
Moxidectin
10-12 weeks

There are many de-wormers out there with many different main ingredients. Here is a table that groups the brand names of common de-wormers by their main ingredient.

Common de-wormer brand name
Main ingredient name
Zimectrin, Rotectin 1.87, Ivercare
Ivermectin
Equimax, Zimectrin Gold
Ivermectin+ praziquantel
Quest
Moxidectin
Quest Plus
Moxidectin + praziquantel
Panacur, Safeguard
Fenbendazole
Panacur Powerpac
5 day double dose of fenbendazole
Strongid, Rotectin P, Strongylecare Paste
Pyrantel pamoate

Fecal Egg Counts, Shedding, and Deworming Protocols

Two Times per year: April (Quest-Moxidectin) and November (Equimax-Ivermectin/Praziquantel)
Shedding Category
Deworming Frequency
Fecal Egg Count Frequency
Low Shedder (0-200) Eggs per Gram
Once a year
Moderate Shedder (200-500) Eggs per Gram
Three Times per year: March (Quest), July (Ivermectin), November (Equimax)
Twice a year
High Shedder (500 and up) Eggs per Gram
Four Times per year: January (Ivermectin), May (Quest Plus or Equimax), July/August (Strongid or Panacur), November (Quest)
Three to four times a year, or before every deworming

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