Re: RC: New Foals in Cold Weather

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

Hi Heidi
Yes, I meant that the mares pass the ivermectin to the foals
during the
first month (we worm the mare the day after birth too). Are
roundworms
more prevalent in some geographic areas than in others? Also,
have you
found anything recent on whether you need to rotate with
ivermectin?
Still unclear about that. Thanks for your help. I think worming
is
critical to good health and I want to be sure I am optimizing
my horses
chances for athletic ability.
Bette 



CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com wrote:
> 
> 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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