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==Prevention==

==Prevention==

Ensure a regular worming programme that prevents a build-up of large ascarid burdens in the foal:

Ensure a regular worming programme that prevents a build-up of large ascarid burdens in the foal:

*'''Macrocyclic lactones''' such as '''ivermectin'''.  NOT the drug of choice because resistance is widespread.

*[[Macrocyclic Lactones|'''Macrocyclic lactones''']] such as '''ivermectin'''.  NOT the drug of choice because resistance is widespread.

**'''Equimax® Oral Paste for Horses:''' (also contains praziquantel) administered PO at 0.2mg/kg ivermectin and 1.5mg/kg praziquantel.  Treatment is recommended at least twice a year.  Not for foals under 2 weeks of age.  Withdrawal period 35 days.

**'''Equimax® Oral Paste for Horses:''' (also contains praziquantel) administered PO at 0.2mg/kg ivermectin and 1.5mg/kg praziquantel.  Treatment is recommended at least twice a year.  Not for foals under 2 weeks of age.  Withdrawal period 35 days.

**'''Eqvalan® Paste for Horses:''' 0.2mg/kg PO.  Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate.  Meat withdrawal 21 days.

**'''Eqvalan® Paste for Horses:''' 0.2mg/kg PO.  Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and routine treatment repeated as appropriate.  Meat withdrawal 21 days.