Prevention Remove droppings from the pasture 3-4 times per week. Avoid overgrazing your fields with too many horses. Alternate grazing every year for mares and foals where possible. Worm foals proactively every 6-8 weeks until 6 months old. Worm count regularly thereafter and treat accordingly.
How can roundworms be prevented?
Hygiene. In countries where roundworms are common, roundworms may be prevented by eating only cooked food and by avoiding green vegetables and salads. It is best if children do not play in areas of poor sanitation, or where human stool (faeces) is used as fertiliser.
How does a horse get roundworms?
Roundworms in horses are caused by the ingestion of roundworm larvae. The eggs are ingested by: The horse ingests contaminated hay. Drinking water that has roundworm eggs.
What kills roundworm in horses?
Oxfendazole, which kills large strongyles, roundworms and pinworms. Pyrimidines, also called pyrantel salts, have several applications. Resistance to chemicals in this class is growing among small strongyles.
How can roundworms be prevented in livestock?
Dewormers should be used strategically to minimize pasture contamination and prevent the build-up of roundworms in the cattle during the grazing season.
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