Re: Strongid C

[CMKSAGEHIL <CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com>]

<< >I'm assuming you are referring to the Daily Wormer...?>>

Yes, Strongid C IS the daily dewormer.  The regular dewormer does not have the
"C" in the name.

<< >I have been using it for about a year now...
 >so far, no problems...
 >In fact, noticed that my "hard keepers" aren't quite as hard to "keep">>

If "hard keeping" is a result of chronic parasitism, then most certainly,
Strongid C is helpful.
 
<< >How much are your feeding every day?
 >Could these problems be dose related?>>

Horses I have dealt with that have had problems have all been on the dose
recommended by the manufacturer, as near as I could determine.
 
 
 <<I think the more relevant question is:  how many miles are you riding?  I
 was feeding the normal dose.>>

I think Karen's response here is the key--if you are actively campaigning, the
drug is not worth the risk, IMHO.  If you are just occasionally trail riding,
or managing broodmares and youngsters, it can be a great tool.  The problem
seems to come with horses in serious endurance programs.  I have not seen it
in any other horses.
 
Heidi Smith, DVM--Sagehill Arabians (Oregon)