Sample Equine Deworming Schedule

Sample Equine Deworming Schedule

Jan/Feb
Panacur (fenbendazole)This is a good time to give a Panacur PowerPac while environmental parasites are low.

March/April
Strongid (pyrantal)

May/June
Ivermectin or Equimax/Zimectrin Gold (ivermectin + praziquantal)Be sure to use something with praziquantal at least once a year to eliminate tapeworms

July/Aug
Panacur (fenbendazole)

Sept/Oct
Strongid (pyrantal)A double dose of strongid can also eliminate tapeworms

Nov/Dec
Ivermectin or Equimax/Zimectrin Gold (ivermectin + praziquantal)Give after the 1st hard, killing frost to eliminate bots.

This schedule is only a guideline. Different dewormers can be used at different times; the rotation of ingredients is what is important. The Nov/Dec deworming is the only one that should not be changed, due to the limited window of opportunity to kill bots.