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when to start a foal on Ivermectin

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when to start a foal on Ivermectin
  • When can a foal be started on Ivermectin?

    Thank you.
  • I just have to look that stuff up. [':)'] If it doesn't come out in my post you can find it here: http://vetmed.illinois.edu/petcolumns/showarticle.cfm?id=44
    Table. Possible interval control program for foals*
    Age in Months
    Month
    Efficacy Desired
    Example of Anthelmintic
    2
    May
    Roundworms, strongyles,
    pinworms
    Ivermectin
    4
    July
    Roundworms, strongyles,
    pinworms, Stongyloides
    westeri
    Oxibendazole
    6
    September
    Roundworms, strongyles,
    pinworms
    Ivermectin
    8
    November
    Roundworms, strongyles,

    pinworms, and tapeworms
    Pyrantel Pamoate
    10
    January
    Roundworms, strongyles,
    pinworms
    **Moxidectin
    12
    March
    Roundworms, strongyles,
    pinworms
    Oxibendazole
    *Dose mare with Ivermectin 24 hours after foaling to prevent milk-borne infections of Strongyloides westeri.
    **Moxidectin should never be used in foals under 4 months of age.
  • Welcome, by the way, and congrats on your new baby!!
  • Thank you very much for the information!