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If I have rescued a horse with no known worming history and it looks like it may have a high worm load, what is the safest way to deworm?

April 26, 2017high History horse known load looks rescued safest worm WORMING

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If I have rescued a horse with no known worming history and it looks like it may have a high worm load, what is the safest way to deworm?

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Some veterinarians recommend feeding Strongid 2CX (the daily wormer) for 2-4 weeks, and then paste worm with ivermectin. Giving a Panacur course of 2X the normal dose for 5 days can be done 6-8 weeks later.