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How often do you worm your horse2007-11-24 21:16:08

I went down to the feed store to get some wormer for my 2 horses and she (owner of 20+ years) told me that I should be ok to only worm them 4 times a year since I dont take them anywhere and they stay in the same pasture all year. I know some people do it more and some do it less. How often do you worm your horses?

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The owners is right! I do the same, but also get tube wormed every 2 years. I feed them M.F.A. easykeeper 11% and they stay slick, coats are shiny. Thats what your looking for!. I have a feeling since She owns a feed store, and has horses, She knows whats she talking about. Get redy though, you may get alot of different answers.

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Every 8 weeks, I use Zimectrin Gold! lol

Hope this helps!

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i worm mine twice a year...spring and fall.the only other time i would worm is if there are signs of worms. my horses are in great health.

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Well it all depends at where you are boarding your horse. Some places will not let you board if you don't worm your horse, so you have to get it done every 6-8 weeks.

Plus i personally think this is better because your horse doesn't spread anything :)

(so that is what i am doing)

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You'll hear different answers depending on who you ask. Personally, I've always had the best luck with a rotational worming schedule where the horses are de-wormed every 4 to 8 weeks. Just because your horses aren't travelling DOESN'T mean they aren't at risk for worm. Actually, because they're in the same pasture all year, unless its cleaned out daily, they're at high risk for worms.