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[RC] [Consider This] AAEP 2008: Deworming--To Rotate or Not to Rotate? - Endurance.NetTheHorse.com(free membership with registration) by: Christy West, TheHorse.com Webmaster March 01 2009, Article # 13695 Rotational deworming--dosing horses with different classes of dewormers in rotation--is often recommended for controlling equine internal parasites. The theory is that by using all of the available effective deworming drug classes, we combine their benefits into a maximally effective program. However, some researchers say rotation isn't a good idea because it contributes to parasite resistance and will reduce the effectiveness of available deworming drugs. At the 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, Calif., two different viewpoints on rotational deworming were presented. We've included both here so you can see the evidence for both sides and make your own choices. [...more] -- Posted By Endurance.Net to Consider This at 3/03/2009 04:55:00 PM
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