Should You Deworm A Pregnant Horse?

It is important to maintain a worm free status in the pregnant mare as she can pass on worm larvae to the foal soon after birth. We therefore recommend monitoring worm egg levels (WEC) as for adult horses (above) and giving a moxidectin or ivermectin wormer within the last month of pregnancy.

Is it OK to worm a pregnant horse?

In general, it’s wise to avoid any unnecessary drug administration, including dewormers, during the first 60 days of pregnancy since this is the time when major organ systems are developing in the fetus (organogenesis).

When should I deworm my pregnant horse?

When should you worm: When it comes to worming pregnant mares, they should be treated as normal throughout their pregnancy. They should be kept on a regular worming rotation (every 6-8 weeks or as per the recommendations on the wormer being used).

Can you worm a mare before foaling?

As with vaccinations, parasite control should start with the brood mare, who should ideally be wormed 4 weeks prior to foaling.

Can you give a pregnant horse ivermectin?

Pregnant mares should be administered ivermectin or a benzimidazole 1–3 days before foaling to prevent lactogenic transmission of Strongyloides westeri, which can cause diarrhea in young foals.

What happens if you Deworm pregnant?

A recent study has found that mothers receiving deworming treatment during pregnancy reduce by 14% the risk of their child dying within the first four weeks after birth. Another benefit is that treating pregnant women with anthelminthic medicines can avoid low birthweight.

Can you worm a mare with a foal?

We recommend lactating mares should not be wormed until at least 2 weeks after giving birth. We then advise giving a moxidectin or ivermectin based wormer repeatedly while the foal is at foot.

How close to foaling can you worm a mare?

The mare should not be wormed until at least two weeks after foaling unless under veterinary supervision – this is because metabolites from the wormer can be passed through the mare’s milk to affect the foal.

Is Quest dewormer safe for pregnant mares?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Quest Plus Gel for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares.

When should a pregnant mare be vaccinated?

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. EHV is a common cause of respiratory tract infections in young horses.

What can you not give a pregnant mare?

One type of hay or pasture to avoid is fescue, which is often infected with an endophyte that causes problems in pregnant mares, including prolonged gestation, difficult delivery, and lack of milk. Make sure all bedding is free of fescue, too.

When should I worm my mare and foal?

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 shots does a pregnant mare need?

The mare should be vaccinated for Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis, West Nile virus, influenza and tetanus at the beginning of pregnancy. A booster should be given one month prior to foaling to increase the antibody level in the mare’s colostrum (first milk) and help protect the newborn foal from disease.

Does ivermectin affect early pregnancy?

It is unclear whether exposure to ivermectin during pregnancy increases the risk of spontaneous abortions and stillbirths (odds ratio [OR] 1·15 [95% CI 0·75–1·78] with very low certainty of evidence for the four observational studies and 0·62 [0·18–2·14] with very low certainty of evidence for the RCT) or congenital

Is Equimax Wormer safe for pregnant mares?

Yes EQUIMAX can be used in mares at all stages of pregnancy. Pregnant mares should be treated as normal during their pregnancy taking care not to stress them during treatment. Mares should be wormed two weeks prior to their expected foaling date.

Which Dewormer is safe in pregnancy?

Deworming drugs for pregnant women include: Dewormer Praziquantel is classified in group B in the list of safe deworming drugs for pregnant women. This drug has been tested in both humans and animals to evaluate its safety in pregnancy.

Can having worms while pregnant harm the baby?

Threadworm infection during pregnancy is not known to put your unborn baby at any risk. Pregnant women may be able to avoid taking medicines to treat threadworms by using strict hygiene measures to clear themselves. Threadworms already in the bowel die within approximately six weeks.

How many times should I Deworm during pregnancy?

De-worming using Mebendazole or Albendazole (1st dose during 4th to 6th months of pregnancy and 2nd dose during 7th to 9th months of pregnancy). Do not take de-worming tablets during the first three months of pregnancy.

Can you worm a mare with foal at foot?

Young horses are most at risk from high worm levels so should be treated regularly. We recommend lactating mares should not be wormed until at least 2 weeks after giving birth. We then advise giving a moxidectin or ivermectin based wormers repeatedly while the foal is at foot.

What months should horses be wormed?

Worming throughout the year
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 the best time of year to worm a horse?

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recommends that all horses receive deworming treatments in the spring and fall, targeting key equine parasites of concern. For young horses, ages 3 and under, the AAEP guidelines recommend high-risk deworming treatment plans.