Resistance Flashcards
1
Q
What is resistance?
A
When parasites evolve and are no longer affected by the chosen worming treatment
2
Q
Slowing resistance
A
2-fold
1 - protection of key medicines
2 - management
3
Q
SMART
A
Simply Monitor & Assess the Risk & Treat appropriately
4
Q
10 management tips to prevent resistance
A
1 - protect key medicines 2 - avoid underdosing 3 - don't worm and move 4 - poo pick 5 - muck heap placement 7 - cross graze 8 - isolate new horses 9 - careful grazing away from home 10 - good stable management
5
Q
ID of resistant worms
A
- commercial testing - £7
- see if recent treatment was effective
- FEC - if results not reduced by at least 85% resistance is noted
6
Q
Fenbendazole (Panacur Guard)
A
Widespread resistance noted
7
Q
Pyrantel Embonate
A
Wide resistance noted
8
Q
Ivermectin
A
Some resistance noted
9
Q
Praziquantel
A
No known resistance (Tapeworm)
10
Q
Moxidectin
A
some resistance noted
