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Re: [RC] worming foal - sally reidFirst worming: I worm with safeguard 1x a month for the first 6 months. I don't give anything else. Next worming is Pyrantel Pamoate,then wait 2 months, Next is Ivermectin, then on the regular program with the others at aprox 1 year age. never had a problem, been doing it for years. Don't forget the vaccinations! Scours: Ignore foal heat scours, if that is what they are, and not coccidosis or "high test milk" just rule those things out. coccidiosis is sometimes leathal and always dangerous. It is easy to check with a stool sample. but must be treated quickly and aggressivly. Thankfully it is very rare in horses. Most common in "cross-over situations" where a species that can affect more than one type of animal (i.e. goats, cows, pigs) crosses over due to comingling of the different types of beasts. High test milk means the mom is getting too much "good stuff" like alfalfa, mare plus, ect. Common problem in Arabs. I just feed a good well-rounded feed balanced to match my hay. Scours strike up again when all the green grass comes in. Probios may help ease scours too. The foal heat scours are temporary. Coat the babies butt with udder cream or vaseline to protect it. Good luck. ----- Original Message ----- From: "sharp penny" <penelope_75647@xxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 7:51 AM Subject: [RC] worming foal Ok, here's a slight twist on the worming question. Have got several different answers locally from both breeders and vets, just wondering what ya'lls take on it is.... When do you first worm a foal, with what (safeguard?) and for how often and long until its ready to be on the regular adult horses worming protocal? Also what do you do for *foal heat* scours on baby..temp is normal, is eating and bright eyed. Do you just keep an eye on foal with a wait and see attitude or get agressive with treatment and if this is the case what kind of treatment? Thanks in advance, Penny __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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