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  Discussion on Worming pregnant mare
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Member:
Maggienm

Posted on Monday, Feb 13, 2006 - 11:20 pm:

My mare is 7 months pregnant. Do I continue to worm her every two months with Ivermectin? How soon before foaling do I stop?
Thanks
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 - 7:22 am:

Taking your questions in order:
1) Yes
2) You don't, in fact there may be an extra timed deworming prior to foaling.
For an explanation of why this is important see Equine Reproduction » Pregnancy, Foaling, & Neonatal Care » Pregnant Mare Care and Nutrition.
DrO
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