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
I've used Anthelcide before in a three-way rotation with Ivermectin, and Strongid or Rotation 2. I read somewhere that these 3 classes of wormers were good to rotate because they were different enough that the worms couldn't develop an immunity when they were used in this way. I've never had the problem you described with Anthelcide. What may be happening is this wormer is killing off a large quantity of worms when you use it and it's stressing the gut, but you would think that ivermectin would be harsher because it's supposed to kill a wider variety of worms. I would also think that since you are worming so often that there wouldn't be that many worms build up between wormings. Your horses may just be sensitive to Oxibendazole. So I don't know. It sounds strange to me. As long as it continues to be mild, I think I'd keep using it.
I don't know that I have had notable experience with that particular wormer. I haven't kept real close track of when I've given each one. I have always watched for colic after worming but never had too much trouble.
Good morning!
Good morning,
I haven't ever used that wormer so I don't know anything about how it works. It must be very strong to have the effect you're describing. Have you ever thought about using only a half dose at a time?