Re: RC: New Foals in Cold Weather

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/30/99 10:45:07 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
woa@stormnet.com writes:

<< Brrrrr--where do you live anyway?

Central Oregon.

<< Oh thanks for the info on ivermectin.
 The vets here tell us to start foals on it at 2 months old (the mother
 gives it to them through her milk the first month they say).>>

You can eliminate most of what the mares pass to the foals by deworming the 
mares with ivermectin immediately after the birth of the foals.

 <<Are there any recent studies that you are
 familiar with on ivermectin and foals, or the need to rotate it? Most of
 our vets here say you can use it with no need for rotation.  >>

Well, just looked at a recent package insert, and there is no longer a 
warning about use in foals under 6 months--so apparently there have been more 
safety studies in foals.  I personally haven't heard of problems when people 
have given it to foals.  I still prefer other dewormers for the roundworms, 
though.  Latest studies I've seen still indicate no need for rotation...

Heidi


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