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Disease FAQ
 
  Does EQVALAN® Gold and EQUIMEC® Paste control bloodworms?
  What about bots?
  Is EQVALAN Gold and EQUIMEC safe to use on pregnant mares?
  How often do I need to treat my horses?
  I am concerned about resistance how often should I alternate between products?
  What is EQUIMEC Liquid and what does it control?
 
  Q. Does EQVALAN® Gold and EQUIMEC® Paste control bloodworms?
  A. Yes, EQVALAN Gold and EQUIMEC controls both the adults and the migrating larval stages of bloodworms.

  Q. What about bots?
  A. Yes, EQVALAN Gold and EQUIMEC controls both the oral and gastric stages of bots.

  Q. Is EQVALAN Gold and EQUIMEC safe to use on pregnant mares?
  A. Mares can be treated at any stage of pregnancy. EQVALAN Gold and EQUIMEC has shown a wide safety margin, it can be used in horses of all ages.

  Q. How often do I need to treat my horses?
  A. Foals should be routinely treated at 6-8 weeks of age. Foals, yearlings and mares will require treatments every 6-12 weeks depending on individual circumstances. For localised information please contact your local veterinarian or your local Merial Territory Manager.

  Q. I am concerned about resistance how often should I alternate between products?
  A. Some worms have become resistant to BZ products. EQUIMEC can control BZ resistant worms. When alternating ensure you use an effective product. For localised information please contact your local veterinarian or your local Merial Territory Manager.

  Q. What is EQUIMEC Liquid and what does it control?
  A. EQUIMEC Liquid provides effective treatment of parasites in a convenient liquid formulation making it ideal for treating larger numbers of horses.

It is packaged in a 100mL bottle, which is enough to treat 8-10 horses. EQUIMEC Liquid controls roundworms, bots and the parasite that causes summer sores.


 
   
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