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I would have to say no, your worming program isn't going to cover everything.

Again, I'm not a vet, but...

Moxidectin is not said to be effective against Encysted Early 3rd Stage Small
Strongyles, Roundworms, and Lungworms.

According to several sources I found, Small Strongyles are considered to be the
most commonly found worm in horses... and 75% of them at any given time are in
the Encysted Early 3rd (EL3) Stage which can last up to 3 years.  And
Moxidectin is only effective against L4, L5, and MAYBE Late L3 Small Strongyles
depending on who you ask.  See
http://www.valleyvet.com/Library/24299panacur.pdf for more information... yes,
it is marketing material for Panacur, but I was able to verify it elsewhere.

So for your EL3s you'd need the 5-day double-dose Panacur or SafeGuard treatment
(timing depends on where you live), for Roundworms you'll need a dose of
Oxibendazole (Anthelcide EQ is one type) at some point during the year, and for
Lungworms you'll need a dose of Ivermectin at some point during the year.

If anyone else knows differently, of course, PLEASE speak up.  :)

-Sharon K.

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