| |
 |
|
Clinic Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 to 5:30
Sat. by appointment only
Location:
31310 Woodhaven Trail
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Directions/Map
Click here for map
Phone Numbers:
651-258-4050 office
651-258-4051 fax
651-222-0885 Twin Cities
Email:
info@cannonvet.com
Website Map
|
 |
|
|
|
2012/2013 Strategic De-worming Program
Current research confirms
that parasite resistance to anthelmintics is a growing
problem worldwide. Rotational de-worming programs (every 6
to 8 weeks) are no longer effective because they contribute
to the parasite resistance. The most logical way to prevent
this from happening is to minimize the frequency of paste
de-worming or daily de-wormers. By reducing the selection
pressure placed upon the parasites the resistance problem
will be reduced. Proper rotation of the different drug
classes is important because some parasites survive the
treatment with certain anthelmintics and then reproduce a
new generation of drug resistant parasites known as the
“super worms”. De-worming is no longer a simple do it
yourself procedure, but a complex multifaceted issue with
serious health consequences for your equine companions.
To fight the resistance CVS suggests:
CVS stresses the importance of having fecal egg counts done
2 - 4 times per year.
Fecal egg counts (FEC) measure the concentration of EPG
(eggs per gram) of your horses manure. Dr. Winter is then
able to interpret and diagnose the drug resistance issues in
order to determine which de-wormers should be used as well
as the frequency of treatment for each individual horse. (FEC)
should be done 10 to 14 days after de-worming to establish
the effectiveness of the product used. A second fecal should
be done at the egg reappearance period (ERP).The (ERP) is a
predictable interval where the fecal egg count remains low
after an effective de-worming agent is administered. The
time frame varies according to the product used.
|
Product |
Egg Reappearance Period
(ERP) |
|
Benzimidazol |
2-4 weeks |
|
Ivermectin |
8 weeks |
|
Pyrantel |
4-6 weeks |
|
Ivermectin &
Praziquantel |
12 weeks |
|
Moxidectin |
12 weeks |
The second fecal helps to
determine, which horse has a high parasite load and/or if
your paddock or pasture has a parasite problem with
re-infestation. By identifying this problem, CVS can provide
you with a targeted treatment for each individual horse
and/or environment. Dr. Winter will evaluate your situation,
estimate your horse’s weight, and customize an
individualized de-worming program that best suits the needs
of your horse(s) and your facility. For optimal impact, he
will advise you to administer an effective dose of the right
anthelmintics at the appropriate time of year.
CVS encourages you to protect the environment of your
horse to prevent them from getting infected with the
parasites in the first place.
 |
Remove feces from the
stalls daily and paddocks twice weekly. By doing so,
the infective stage of eggs and larvae is decreased
and the life cycle is interrupted. |
