Eraquell Wormer for Horses
Eraquell contains Ivermectin and is effective against most common worms except tapeworm and encysted small redworms. A dose for Bots is best given after a hard frost has killed the last bot flies, around Christmas. Dosing needs to be repeated every 8-10 weeks. Eraquell is not available as granules. If tapeworm cover is needed, a "double dose" of Pyrantel or a praziquantel wormer may be given as a single dose at the beginning and end of the grazing season. In addition, Panacur Guard or Equest may be given ideally in November for encysted small redworms.
For the treatment and control of adult and immature gastrointestinal roundworms,
Indications for Use
Eraquell Oral Paste is indicated for the treatment of the following internal parasites in horses:
- Roundworms in the stomach and intestines
- Large strongyles, including Strongylus vulgaris (adults and 4th larval stages), Strongylus edentatus (adults and 4th larval stages), and Strongylus equinus (adults)
- Small strongyles (adults), including Cyathostomum spp., Cylicocyclus spp., Cylicodontophorus spp., Cylicostephanus spp., and Gyalocephalus spp.
- Hairworms (Trichostrongylus axei adults)
- Pinworms (Oxyuris equi adults and immatures)
- Ascarids (Parascaris equorum adults)
- Intestinal threadworms (Strongyloides westeri adults)
- Large-mouth stomach worms (Habronema muscae adults)
- Neck threadworms (Onchocerca spp. microfilariae)
- Lungworms (Dictyocaulus arnfieldi adult and immature)
- Stomach bots (Gasterophilus spp. oral and gastric larval stages)
Dosage and Administration
Eraquell paste is administered orally at a recommended dose rate of 200 micrograms per kg of bodyweight as a single dose. Each syringe division delivers sufficient paste to treat 100kg of bodyweight (corresponding to 1.07g product and 20mg ivermectin).
The syringe containing 6.42g of paste delivers sufficient paste to treat 600 kg of bodyweight at the recommended dose range.
The syringe containing 7.49g of paste delivers sufficient paste to treat 700 kg of bodyweight at the recommended dose range.
The horse’s weight should be accurately determined to ensure the correct dose of the product. The animal’s mouth should be free of food. The syringe must be placed between the front and back teeth, and the paste deposited at the base of the tongue. Immediately elevate the head for a few seconds to ensure the product is swallowed. Re-treatment should be carried out according to the epidemiological situation and at intervals of not less than 30 days.
Withdrawal Notes
For horses, the withdrawal period for meat and offal is 30 days. Do not use in mares producing milk for human consumption.
Contraindications and Special Precautions
Contraindications:
- Do not use in dogs or cats as severe adverse reactions may occur.
- Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substance.
Special precautions for use:
- Avermectins may not be well tolerated in all non-target species (cases of intolerance with fatal outcomes are reported in dogs, especially Collies, Old English Sheepdogs, and related breeds or crosses, and also in turtles/tortoises).
- As ivermectin is extremely dangerous to fish and aquatic life, treated animals should not have direct access to surface water and ditches during treatment.
- Parasite resistance to any particular class of anthelmintic may develop following frequent, repeated use of an anthelmintic of that class.
- Since ivermectin is highly bound to plasma proteins, special care should be taken in cases of sick animals or in nutritional conditions associated with low plasma protein levels.
- A veterinary surgeon should establish appropriate dosing programs and stock management to achieve adequate parasite control and reduce the likelihood of anthelmintic resistance.
Adverse Reactions
Some horses carrying a heavy infection of Onchocerca microfilariae have experienced reactions with swelling and itching following dosing, assumed to be the result of the death of large numbers of microfilariae. These signs resolve within a few days, but symptomatic treatment may be advisable.
Use during Pregnancy and Lactation
Eraquell Oral Paste can be used in pregnant mares. See "Withdrawal periods" for more information.
Special Precautions for Storage
Do not store Eraquell Oral Paste above 30°C. Store it in the original packaging.
Further Horse Worming Products
For a list of products please go to our horse wormers department.
For saliva horse tapeworm test see EquiSal Tapeworm Test Kit For One Horse
For faecal worm egg counts for horses see our horse worm egg count.
Shipping charges mainland GB zone1
| Value | Weight | Delivery Charge |
| Over £49.00 | Any Weight | FREE |
| Under £49.00 | No weight limit | £4.50 |
| Under £49.00 | Under 250 grams | £3.49 |
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