When to worm my preg. Horse?

Question

My husband recently surprised me with my horse Tila. She's said to be pregnant and due in late july early august I don't know the last time she was given dewormer...is it safe to give her it and what kind is safe for both mom and foal?

Answer 1

Definitely contact your vet on this one. It might not even be safe to give it to her right after she gives birth, as it could get into the milk. As it's late in her pregnancy, I would say to hold off until the foal is weaned, but I would 100% call the vet. You'll need him to come over when the foal is born, anyway.

Answer 2

Ask you vet...We do it one month before the baby is due and also shots...Check with your vet and they can guide you on the when to do.

Answer 3

No, don't give her dewormer.

Answer 4

no i don't think it is a good idea if she is do this july or august. it could hurt the baby. well i hope i helped Sabrina

Answer 5

Approximately 7 days prior to due date.  (If you have not wormed a horse for a long time, it may be best to worm first with Safe Guard or Panacur, and then 2 or 3 weeks later again with ivermectin.) The foal will not pick up parasites as quickly if you worm shortly before the mare foals. Foals inevitably eat some of the mare's manure, to get the natural bacteria and enzymes they need to jump start their digestive system, and they pick up worms that way.

This site also talks about worming a pregnant mare with no history of worming...http://www.horseadvice.com/horse/message...

The MAIN thing is to look for a wormer that is SAFE for pregnant mares...just read the label...

And run your choice by your own vet...for their advice also.