Horse Owners: Use Caution with Unapproved Drugs
Merial
January 29, 2013
Studies show a wide range in pharmaceutical equivalence of compounded drugs compared to brand name drugs.
Studies show a wide range in pharmaceutical equivalence of compounded drugs compared to brand name drugs.
With the link between tapeworms and colic, horse owners should use dewormers that control tapeworms.
In the case of horses with ulcers, the use of bismuth is not recommended.
Life-threatening diseases are out there, and the best way to help protect your horse is to vaccinate.
These drugs provide horse owners with the peace of mind that they’ve been tested for safety and efficacy.
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.
Brand-name, generic, and compounded, and nutritional supplements are all terms owners should understand.
Your veterinarian will be able to help determine if your horse is at-risk of contracting PHF.
The AAEP defines a compounded drug as one that is created by manipulating an existing FDA-approved drug.
Parasitologists now recommend deworming based upon the each horse’s needs, determined by fecal egg counts.
Most vaccination schedules begin when the foal is four to six months old.
All horses’ health can be compromised by the development of parasite resistance to dewormers.
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