Parasites
Internal parasites can inhibit the growth and development of any species. That's why it is important to routinely check your animal(s) for internal parasites or practice a routine parasite prevention protocol. Below are our recommendations for parasite prevention protocols.
Equine
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Foals: Start deworming at 3 months of age, then again at 6,9, and 12 months of age. Recommend using fenbendazole at least twice before 1 year of age (ideally would use at 3 and 9 months of age). Treat with dewormer that contains praziquantel to kill tapeworms at least 2 times (recommended at 6 and 12 months of age). Roundworms can cause impaction colic if not treated appropriately.
Adults: We recommend doing a fecal egg count test to determine shedding status prior to start of deworming protocol. Deworm at least twice yearly (spring and fall) but ideally based on shedding status. Recheck fecal 10 days after deworming to determine efficacy of wormer. Rotate dewormers to avoid developing parasite resistance and cover all classes of intestinal parasites.
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Pregnant Mares: Deworm as normal but also again at 4-6 weeks prior to foaling with a wormer that contains praziquantel.
Cattle
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Calves: deworm at one month of age, then every 6 months.
Adults: deworm twice yearly (recommend in the spring and fall), with an ivermectin product either injectable or pour on. Recommend deworming one month prior to breeding.
If you would like to establish a routine deworming protocol for your herd, our veterinarian can help you establish one. |
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Sheep & Goats
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Lambs/Kids: deworm between 4 and 8 weeks old, then deworm as needed based on FAMACHA scoring and clinical signs
Adults: deworm based on FAMACHA scoring and clinical signs. Over deworming leads to parasite resistance to dewormers
Pregnant females: deworm 4-5 weeks prior to giving birth, once lactating can safely give SafeGard or Rumatel.
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Not sure if your sheep or goats have parasites? We can run a fecal test in house to determine if you sheep/goat has internal parasites and what kind. We are also able to send fecals out to the lab to do a specific parasite egg count. Call the office for more information on fecal testing 724-946-2912.
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Swine
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Growers: deworm every 8 weeks, then every 2 months until maturity (approximately 1 year)
Sows/Gilts: deworm 7-14 days prior to farrowing. Gilts should be dewormed 7-14 days before being bred
Adults: deworm every 6 months
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