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Question: We have talked, here, several times about our differnt routines for worming. I can't really remember tho, other then ones with ivermectrin in them, strongid everyday pellets, and safeguard, what types you use.

I have a question about one in particular: Anthelicide. Any one use this one? It comes in a red and white box. It's actually a cheaper one, it doesn't take care of bots. I have used it for years in my rotation of wormers. I worm just about once a month.

My question is, I've had horse suffer a mild colic, occasionally after useing it. Nothing bad, just go off their feed for a few hours, even might roll a bit, look at their stomachs. But it passes very quickly. Anyone ever use it, and have this happen?

It actually happened again yesterday. I wormed all the horses Tues. afternoon. I kept a close eye, like I always do after using it. In the past IF they colic on it it's usually within a short time of giving it. But Rusty was down last night, more then 24 hours after I gave it too him. He's had it in the past with no problems. It wasn't bad, by the time I caught on he was having a problem, I think it was already passing. I was just worried for awhile because I could tell he had been rolling. When I found him he was down but not rolling, and he didn't seem interested in eating. He was up later when I went to feed, standing quietly, but didn't eat. He seems fine this morning.

I continue to use the stuff, because this happens very infrequently, but I really think this stuff, other then bots, cleans them out very very good. I've noticed in the past that in 2 weeks of giving it, they shed some, and really put on a beautiful shine.

I just wonder about this occasional colic thing???

Becky