Re: RC: Teeth, worms and the XP 2001

["Carolyn Burgess" <carolyn_burgess@hotmail.com>]

On the dentist:

My dentist says every six months, my vet says annually, so we usually 
compromise and have him come every 9 months.

On worming, here's what I do (I'm sure everyone has there own):
January - ivermectin (they are all made by Merck, by the cheapest)
Ivermectin is good for 60 days.

March - A benzadole family of wormer (Safeguard, Panacur, Anthelcide or the 
like).  This is good for 45 days.

Mid-April - Strongid or Rotectin 2 (pyrantel pamoate).  This is also good 
for 45 days.

June - Either Ivermectin again or you can use Quest.  Ivermectin is good for 
60 days, Quest is 90 days.

August(if you did Ivermectin in June) - A benzadole family of wormer 
(Safeguard, Panacur, Anthelcide or the like).  This is good for 45 days. If 
you used Quest in June, skip this and go straight to September.

Mid-September - Double (or triple) does of Strongid or Rotectin 2 (pyrantel 
pamoate).  This is the only way to kill tapeworms.  My vet used to recommend 
a double dose, but now recommends a triple dose.  This is good for 45 days.

November - ivermectin (good for 60 days).

Another way to do it is to just rotate the four types of products 
(ivermectin/benzadole/pyrantel/Quest using the time frames that the products 
are good for).  The tubes are usually rated up to either 1100 or 1200 
pounds.  I always give the entire tube, even if the horse is only 800 or 900 
lbs.  There has been significant testing on these products by the 
manufacturers and they are very safe.  Most of these products toxicity 
levels are reported at anywhere between 10 - 50 times the recommended 
dosages.  Something that has toxicity at 3 - 5 times the recommended dosage 
is not considered a safe product and usually is administered by a vet. 
(Sources for this information come directly from the manufactures and The 
Compendia of Veterinary Medicine).

Carolyn Burgess
carolyn_burgess@hotmail.com

>From: Kristen L Olko <krisolko@juno.com>
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>Kind of interesting title, eh? So,
>
>1. How often should teeth be routinely checked/filed? I say 10 - 12
>months. Hubby says longer.
>
>2. What is the best rotation for wormers? What's the timing? I don't want
>to do a daily thing.
>
>3. Anyone want to crew for me for the XP 2001? I've lost my crew and
>don't know where to find one. I need
>a driver who can load and unload horses. Feeding would be good.
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kris
>
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