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<< In the last few weeks there has been a lot of discussion on possible
problems using the Ivermectin group of drenches. The following is a direct
extract from a book titled NATURAL HORSE CARE by Pat Coleby. This book is
available in Australia and I have been using it for about three years with
a marked decrease in vet bills.
Start quote<<For the last two years I have not used a proprietary drench
on any of my horses, brood mares included. When I felt they needed worming
I have given then a desertspoon of copper sulphate in their evening feeds
and any sign of worms have promptly disappeared. This strategy has been
tried on other animals as well with complete success. It would be wise to
have regular faecal checks done for peace of mind. >>
SOMETHING TO PONDER:
I attended a tour (orginaized by the University of FL) of prominent horse
farms in Ocala, FL several years ago. One of the larger farms was asked
about their worming progam. They said, in the past they would do regular
fecal checks & worm only the animals that had signs of worms. One of their
mares never showed any sign of worms so the wormers were with held from her.
Then one day (you guessed it) she up and died & upon autopsy she was full of
WORMS! The farm has since changed its program and worms on a regular basis
regardless of the fecal checks.
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