When should you worm a Colt?
As a consequence, it is strongly recommended that all foals be dewormed initially at 1 to 2 months of age. Treatment should be repeated every 30 to 60 days until one year of age, at which time the now-yearling can be placed on the same deworming schedule as other horses on the farm.
What age should you first worm a foal?
First worming at 10–12 weeks with a benzimidazole, the most commonly used wormer being fenbendazole. Second worming should be carried out 3 months later. The product used should be faecal analysis.
Can you worm a mare with a foal?
We would also recommend worming during the foaling period, either in the week before or after. Wormers that are safe to use are: Equest, Eqvalan, Strongid P, Panacur, Panacur guard and Equimax.
Can you give foals ivermectin?
Foals should be dewormed every month until they are 18 months old. We usually recommend using fenbendazole for the first four months. After that time, an ivermectin product may be used, but ONLY if you have been deworming your foal as regularly as we have recommended.
How often do foals need worming?
every four to eight weeks
Worming your foal Foals are particularly vulnerable to the effects of worms and need a special worming regime. This should be continued every four to eight weeks, depending on the type of wormer: Ivermectin-based wormers such as Eqvalan should be used every eight weeks.
What is the best wormer for foals?
Ivermectin-based wormers such as Eqvalan should be used every eight weeks. If large roundworms are present then every six weeks. Pyrantel is recommended every four weeks. Fenbendazole should be used every four to six weeks, but only where there are susceptible strains of small redworms.
Can you vaccinate pregnant mares?
Pregnant mares should be vaccinated against Equine Herpes Virus (EHV or Rhinopneumonitis virus) at 5, 7 and 9 months of gestation, with many veterinarians recommending vaccinating at 3 months of gestation as well.
