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Discussion on Deworming pregnant mare with unapproved dewormer
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New Member:
Julieh
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Posted on Thursday, Jun 2, 2005 - 2:09 pm:
I bought a mare in March that had been bred in January. After she arrived at our barn, I dewormed her along with the rest of my horses with Zimectrin Gold. Only now did I find out this dewormer is not approved for pregnant mares. Is this something I need to worry about? What ingredient is in this that is not approved?
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DrO
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Posted on Thursday, Jun 2, 2005 - 7:18 pm:
Not at all Julie, even if not approved both the ivermectin and praziquantel are considered safe during pregnancy. Many praziquantel products are starting to get approval. I would be surprised if the literature with the Zimectrin Gold stated it was not approved as would be required by law if this were true. Does it?
DrO
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New Member:
Julieh
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Posted on Friday, Jun 3, 2005 - 8:12 am:
I didn't read the paperwork that came with it. I only saw this in a catalog, stating that this particular dewormer had not yet been approved by law for pregnant mares. I was not aware that some dewormers may not be safe for pregnant mares. Thanks for easing my mind!
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