Re: RC: Ivermectin Dewormers

[Dbeverly4@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/30/99 5:09:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com writes:

<<  However, keep in mind that ANY dewormer used in a horse 
 that is severely wormy can trigger immune reactions to dying worms, and the 
 stress of a large kill-off can trigger the body's own immunosupressive 
 response. >>

Heidi, what is your opinion of the Panacur 5 day treatment (2 tubes per day 
for 5 days)?  I've heard nothing but good reports about it so far.  But, 
never thought about the immune response.  All of my horses have been 
scrupulously de-wormed while I've owned them.  But, as you know, I have a 
yearling who was severely neglected in baby-hood.  I was planning on doing 
the Panacur treatment on him, would I be endangering him potentially?  He has 
been wormed regularly and until 2 months ago was on the Strongid daily wormer 
program then I switched him to the same routine as my other guys.  I just get 
this creepy feeling that he needs a "booster" (he looks great though).  Just 
a feeling.  Sooooo, what is your opinion on treating this type of horse with 
Panacur?  Thanks!!!!  Also, will the manure during this treatment be a danger 
to my dogs?  (since the dose is doubled and over the course of 5 days).

Sylvia


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