Ivermectin Paste Horse Dewormer 1.87% Equimec

Indications

Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.

At the recommended dose level of 200 µg ivermectin /kg liveweight, EQUIMEC Paste controls the following parasites of horses:

• Large Strongyles: Strongylus vulgaris (Adult and arterial larval stages), Strongylus edentatus (adult and tissue stages), Strongylus equinus (adult), Triodontophorus spp. (adult) and Craterostomum acuticaudatum (adult)
• Small Strongyles: Including benzimidazole resistant strains of adult and immature: Cyathostromum spp., Cyclicocyclus spp., Cylicostephanus spp., Cylicodontophorus spp., Gyalocephalus spp., Coronocyclus spp., Parapoteriostomum spp., Petrovinema spp. and Poteriostomum spp.
• Pinworms: Oxyuris equi (adult and immature)
• Ascarids (roundworm): Parascaris equorum (adult and immature)
• Hairworms: Trichostrongylus axei (adult)
• Large-mouth Stomach Worms: Habronema muscae (adult)
• Bots: Gasterophilus spp. (oral and gastric stages)
• Lungworms: Dictyocaulus arnfieldi (adult and immature)
• Intestinal Threadworms: Strongyloides westeri (adult)
• Summer Sores: Caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. cutaneous larvae, and Onchocerca spp. microfilariae (cutaneous onchocerciasis).

Ivermectin Paste Dosage

EQUIMEC Paste is given orally at the recommended dose level of 200 µg ivermectin/kg liveweight. The contents of this syringe will treat one horse at 600 kg liveweight. Each weight marking on the syringe plunger will deliver 1.07 g of paste which is sufficient to treat 100 kg liveweight. Unlock the knurled ring by making 1/4 turn and slide the knurled ring up the plunger shaft so that the side nearest the barrel is at the appropriate weight marking. Turn the knurled ring 1/4 turn to lock in place. Remove the plastic cap from the tip of the nozzle.

Make sure the horse’s mouth does not contain feed. Insert the syringe into the side of the horse’s mouth in the gap between the front and back teeth. Advance the plunger as far as it will go, depositing the medication on the rear of the tongue. Immediately raise the horse’s head for a few seconds after dosing to ensure the full dose has been swallowed.

Administration of Ivermectin

1. While holding plunger, turn the knurled ring of the plunger 1/4 turn to the left and slide it so the side nearest the barrel is at the prescribed weight marking, aligning the arrow on the ring to the line between the weight and kgs, as shown in the pictogram.
2. Lock the ring in place by making a 1/4 turn to the right. Ensure it is locked (it should no longer slide).
3. Make sure that the horse’s mouth contains no feed.
4. Remove the cover from the tip of the syringe
5. Insert the syringe tip into the horse’s mouth at the space between the teeth.
6. Depress the plunger as far as it will go, depositing paste on the back of the tongue.
7. Immediately raise the horse’s head for a few seconds after dosing.

Parasite Control Program

All horses should be included in a regular parasite control program with particular attention paid to mares, foals and yearlings. Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate. EQUIMEC is highly effective against gastrointestinal, cutaneous and pulmonary nematodes and bots of horses of all ages. Regular treatment will reduce the chances of verminous arteritis and colic caused by S. vulgaris. With its broad spectrum, EQUIMEC is well suited to be the major product in a parasite control program. Consult your veterinarian for a control program to meet your specific needs.

Advantages of Ivermectin Paste

Ivermectin eliminates important internal parasites, including bots and the arterial stages of large strongyles with a single dose. Ivermectin is a potent antiparasitic agent that is neither a benzimidazole nor an organophosphate.

Animal Safety

EQUIMEC Ivermectin paste kills all the important internal parasites of horses, including the arterial stages of S. vulgaris and bots, with a single, low volume, easy to administer dose. Because reinfection is common, treatment must be repeated routinely for effective control.

Storage Information

Store at room temperatures below 25°C.

Warning

Not intended for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children. Refrain from smoking and eating when handling. Wash hands after use. Avoid contact with eyes. EQUIMEC Ivermectin has been formulated specifically for use in horses only. This product should not be used in other animal species as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs may result.

Treatment with a dewormer used in conjunction with parasite management practices appropriate to the geographic area and the animal(s) to be treated may slow the development of parasite resistance. Fecal examinations or other diagnostic tests and parasite management history should be used to determine if the product is appropriate for the herd, prior to the use of any dewormer.