Eqvalan has the naturally derived Ivermectin as its active ingredient. There is no known resistance even though over 200 million doses have been used since it was launched. Eqvalan kills more types of worms than any other wormer including large redworms, small redworms, pinworms, large roundworms, threadworms, hairworms & many other parasites including bots. It does not kill tapeworm.
Eqvalan can be used safely in pregnant mares & young foals. It comes in syringe form & 1 syringe will treat up to 600kg bodyweight. Foals should be treated initially at 6 to 8 weeks of age & then every 8 weeks until they are 18 months old. Older horses should be treated every 8 to 10 weeks.
Eqvalan Paste for Horses at the recommended dose rate of 200 micrograms ivermectin perkg bodyweight provides effective treatment & control of the following parasites of horses & donkeys:
Large strongyles
- Strongylus vulgaris (adults & arterial larval stages), S. edentatus (