Worming foals

[speedy]

Foalie is now 9 weeks old. He was wormed at the stud when he was a few weeks old, but both him and mum are due again. Are there any wormers I should avoid? Is one preferable to the other? And how much should I give him? I've got a weigh tape but not sure that that would apply to little foals....

Thanks guys

[Flic]

Avoid panacur!!! - i never use this as it has been known to kill cats and dogs, on this basis i would never use it on my horses especially not a foalee.
Not sure what the best one to use would be maybe it is an idea to call up a manufacturer or supplier ie feed merchant and discuss your requirements they should be able to give you a good idea or at least read some packets theyhave and advise you before you make the trip to them. Or phone the stud and ask what they would reccomend as they womed last.

Hope this helps.

[judi]

We wormed our mares a month before foaling, the day of foaling (stops scouring) and the foals were wormed at 4 weeks with Equimax. My vet did me a chart for the first year, will try and dig it out for you. Redworm are the worst offenders.

[VictoriaA]

IS your little one home with you now Speedy? We need photos!!

[speedy]

Victoriaa - yes he's home now - left stud at 1 month old so he's been here for about five weeks now. He's a cheeky little chap, loves having his bottom scratched!! Can lift all four feet up, but can't hold them for long, but that will come with time. He is losing his foal coat now and is much darker underneath - will end up as dark as his mum and dad I'll try and post some photos if I can work it all out!!