Control of strongyles Flashcards
1
Q
What can be done to control strongyles regarding pasture management?
A
*Don’t over graze / use pasture for horses year on year
*Faecal removal of pastures - twice weekly
*Have a ‘clean pasture’ for turnout
2
Q
What anthelmintics can he used for strongyles?
A
***Moxidectin
*Fenbendazole
*Ivermectin
*Pyrantel
3
Q
What animals should be treated?
A
*Target treatment to high shedders - diagnose with FEC
4
Q
What resistance are there against strongyles?
A
Cyathostomins - FBZ, PYR, IVM resistance = use moxidectin
5
Q
What should all control programmes do?
A
*Test for parasite egg shedding
*Test for drug sensitivity
*Consider anthelmintic resistance
*Targeted treatment
6
Q
What are potential challenges for livery yards?
A
*Multiple owners
*Restricted grazing
*High turnover (+/- quarantine)
