Deworming recommendationsThere 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 Southeastern United States for horses not on a continuous  deworming program.( i.e. daily Strongid C 2X):

January-Panacur (Safegard)

Mid Febuary - Ivermectin or Quest Gel

April 1st - Equimax or Quest Gel Plus

Mid May - Panacur (Safegard)

July 1st - Ivermectin or Quest Gel

Mid August -Double dose Fenbendazole (Panacur Powerpak) This should be repeated for 4 more days. Signs of small strongyle infestation are poor coat, chronic colic, diarrhea, unthrifty.

October 1st - Equimax or Quest Gel Plus

Mid November - Panacur (Safegard)

**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), March and August with Ivermectin 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.