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.

1. Paste Deworming Protocol:

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

January-Ivermectin/praziquantel combination (Equimax)

March-Oxibendazole (Anthelcide)

May-Moxidectin/Praziquantel (Quest Plus)  Use in horses only. We do not recommend using in miniature horses, ponies or foals less than 4 months of age.

       -Ivermectin (Equell) for miniature horses and ponies

July-Double dose Pyrantel Pamoate (Strongid)

September-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)

November-Ivermectin or Moxidectin (Quest)

**Remember to read the active ingredient. For example fenbendazole is the active ingredient in Panacur and Safeguard.                                                     

2. Daily Deworming Protocol

Deworm December and June with Ivermectin/praziquantel combination(Equimax) 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. 

Note* Before starting the continuous deworming program, deworm with Equimax, Quest or a Panacur Power Pac.