What is the difference between Equest and Equest Pramox?
Equest contains only moxidectin while Equest Pramox has the addition of praziquantel meaning it also treats tapeworm. We would recommend testing for tapeworm first with the EquiSal tapeworm test and only giving the combination drug if you need to. More than 77% of horses won’t need that extra chemical!
When should I worm with Equest Pramox?
It is recommended to use Equest Pramox in the spring and autumn to control tapeworm and then to save on costs between these dosages you can use Equest original to control red worms.
How often should you use Equest Pramox?
Give a single application of Equest in Summer and Winter and Equest Pramox in Spring and Autumn. This alternate dosing every 13 weeks will control encysted small redworms, large redworm, bots and tapeworms.
Can you give Equest Pramox to pregnant mares?
Equest Pramox Oral Gel has been shown to be safe for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares. Administration does not adversely affect the fertility of mares.
Can Equest Pramox cause colic?
There’s a surprisingly large population of horse owners who have experienced a case of colic immediately after giving a horse treatment to get rid of worms. This has led to a belief that certain types of paste wormer (or even, all wormers) cause colic in some horses. This is a myth. Paste wormer does not cause colic.
Does Equest Pramox treat encysted redworm?
Equest and Equest Pramox are the only products available to treat for encysted small redworm in a single dose. Equest is an oral gel containing moxidectin for single dose control of roundworms – including encysted larval stages of small redworms, and bots.
What’s the best horse wormer for this time of year?
Worming throughout the year There are two types of wormer that can be used for this, fenbendazole or moxidectin based wormers. Horses only need treating for tapeworm twice a year as the lifecycle takes six months to complete. This should be done in spring and autumn using a praziquantel or a pyrantel based wormer.
What is Equest Pramox used for?
Equest Pramox is a combination wormer containing moxidectin and praziquantel, capable of treating multiple-species infestations, including roundworms, bots, encysted small redworm and tapeworm in horses and ponies. This product should be used in spring and autumn alongside Equest for year-round parasite control.
Can you give ivermectin to lactating mares?
Ivermectin is relatively safe in horses, and has been shown to be safe in foals, breeding stallions and pregnant and lactating mares. Ivermectin is mostly used as 1.87% paste formulations but can also be purchased as a 1.87% liquid, which may be more cost-effective for large numbers of horses.
Is Quest Wormer safe?
QUEST and QUEST PLUS are proven safe for use in a variety of horses. QUEST and QUEST PLUS are the only products approved to treat encysted small strongyles in breeding mares and stallions.
How do you treat encysted redworms?
Moxidectin is the only active ingredient licensed to treat encysted small redworm in a single dose; it acts against the encysted stages before they have a chance to emerge from the gut wall.
What is the difference between eQuest and eQuest pramox?
Equest contains Moxidectin. Equest, which contains Moxidectin, treats a broad range of worms including large and small strongyles (redworm), large roundworm, bots, pinworm and threadworm. Equest Pramox also contains Praziquantel and so is also licensed to treat tapeworms 1.
What worms does eQuest pramox treat?
Equest, which contains Moxidectin, treats a broad range of worms including large and small strongyles (redworm), large roundworm, bots, pinworm and threadworm. Equest Pramox also contains Praziquantel and so is also licensed to treat tapeworms 1.
What is pramox used for in horses?
Equest Pramox also contains Praziquantel and so is also licensed to treat tapeworms 1. Equest and Equest Pramox are the only products licensed to treat encysted small redworm in a single dose. Small redworm are now recognised as the major parasite of concern in adult horses 2.