worming question

sherriawright · 06-13-2008, 03:00 PM

It's time to worm my mini/pony foal and I am not sure what to worm her with. She is 4 weeks old today and weighs about 20 pounds. I am planning on worming mom on sunday (farrier coming) with duramectin. Is that alright for the filly or should I purchase something safer?

horselady · 06-13-2008, 05:52 PM

I do not know about anyone else but I would wait.
My mini babies at 4 weeks old are small about the same size as yours , I wait until fall. at least until 5 months old.
JMO

sherriawright · 06-13-2008, 07:33 PM

I don't know anything about mini's, but was told to worm the baby every 4 weeks. That seemed like a lot to me. If you think it's safe to wait until they are 5 months old, that's what I'll do. Thanks and any advice you can give would be wonderful.

momofjal · 06-16-2008, 07:01 AM

I believe we did strongid once monthly for the first year- per our vets advice, and everything turned out fine! This was with a mini foal last spring.. hope this helps a bit!

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06-13-2008, 03:00 PM
sherriawright Weanling Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 459	worming question It's time to worm my mini/pony foal and I am not sure what to worm her with. She is 4 weeks old today and weighs about 20 pounds. I am planning on worming mom on sunday (farrier coming) with duramectin. Is that alright for the filly or should I purchase something safer? __________________ The art of riding is keeping the horse between you and the ground.

06-13-2008, 05:52 PM
horselady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 3,307	I do not know about anyone else but I would wait. My mini babies at 4 weeks old are small about the same size as yours , I wait until fall. at least until 5 months old. JMO __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

06-13-2008, 07:33 PM
sherriawright Weanling Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 459	I don't know anything about mini's, but was told to worm the baby every 4 weeks. That seemed like a lot to me. If you think it's safe to wait until they are 5 months old, that's what I'll do. Thanks and any advice you can give would be wonderful. __________________ The art of riding is keeping the horse between you and the ground.

06-16-2008, 07:01 AM
momofjal Newborn Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NC Posts: 24	I believe we did strongid once monthly for the first year- per our vets advice, and everything turned out fine! This was with a mini foal last spring.. hope this helps a bit!