EQUI AID CW
Indications: Affordable Continuous Parasite Control
For control of the following parasites in horses: LARGE STRONGYLES (adults) S. vulgaris, S. edentatus; SMALL STRONGYLES (adult and fourth-stage larvae) Cyathostomum spp, Cylicocyclus spp, Cylicostephanus spp, Cylicodontophorus spp, Poteriostomum spp., Triodontophorus spp.; PINWORMS (adult and fourth-stage larvae) Oxyuris equi; ASCARIDS (adult and fourth-stage larvae) Parascaris equorum.
Presentation & Packaging: 10 lb. pails.
INGREDIENTS: Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Wheat Middlings, Brewers Dried Yeast, Brewers Dried Grains, Natural and Artificial Flavors, and preserved with Propionic Acid.
ACTIVE DRUG INGREDIENT:
Pyrantel Tartrate |
2.11% (9.6 grams per pound) |
TOP-DRESS DIRECTIONS
(1 oz MEASURING SCOOP ENCLOSED - 1 Level Scoop per 500 lb Body Weight)
POUNDS BODY WEIGHT |
Ounces per day of CW Continuous Wormer |
250 |
0.5 oz |
500 |
1.0 oz |
750 |
1.5 oz |
1,000 |
2.0 oz |
1,250 |
2.5 oz |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.) How does Equi Aid CW work?
The active ingredient in Equi Aid CW is Pyrantel Tartrate, which works on the neuro muscular system of parasites, paralyzing them and moving them harmlessly out of the horse�s system. Because EquiAid CW is fed on a daily basis, parasites are removed as they enter the horse's intestine.
Consequently, horses fed Equi Aid CW can live nearly worm free. Equi Aid CW is made using only high quality feed ingredients that are pelleted for easy feeding.
2.) What type of worms will Equi Aid CW kill?
Equi Aid CW kills Large Strongyles (adults), Small Strongyles (adult and fourth stage larvae), Pinworms and Ascarids (adults and fourth stage larvae).
3.) What size container does Equi Aid CW come in?
Equi Aid CW comes in a convenient 10 lb. container that will last a 1,000 lb.
horse approximately 80 days.
4.) How often do I feed Equi Aid CW to my horse and how much do I feed?
Horses should be fed 1 oz. of Equi Aid CW for every 500 pounds of body weight everyday for as long as the animal is at risk to internal parasites.
5.) What make Equi Aid CW better than other products on the market?
Parasite infestations never have a chance to get established because EquiAid CW is given on a daily basis. Equi Aid CW kills larvae prior to their migration, thus eliminating the tremendous amount of internal damage done during this portion of the parasitic cycle. On the other hand, most purge wormers simply clean out worms for a relatively short period and do not prevent larval migration. Thus the cycle of infestation is only interrupted and not prevented.
6.) Clinically, how does Equi Aid CW compare with Strongid C?
Equi Aid CW contains the same active ingredient as Strongid C (Pyrantel Tartrate) except Equi Aid CW is in a concentrated form. Equi Aid CW was tested at the University of Illinois and has been approved by the FDA to be as safe and effective.
7.) Do I begin a daily worming program by simply feeding the product, or is there a special way to begin?
To begin a daily worming program, migrating arterial stages of blood worms should be removed. Before administering Equi Aid CW, a therapeutic dose of a larvacidal product should be given. Equi Aid CW can then be administered on a daily basis.
8.) If my horse has been on Strongid C, can I immediately switch to CW?
Yes, Equi Aid CW and Strongid C contain the same active ingredient.
9.) At what age can I begin feeding Equi Aid CW to my foals?
Foals may be fed Equi Aid CW at such time when consistent intake of grain mix is occurring. This is generally between two and three months of age.
10.) Is Equi Aid CW safe for mares in foal and during what periods of gestation can Equi Aid CW be fed?
Yes, Equi Aid CW is safe for mares in foal and can be fed through all stages of gestation and lactation.
11.) Is CW safe for breeding stallions?
Yes, Equi Aid CW is safe for breeding stallions.
12.) How safe is Equi Aid CW for my horse and it's environment?
Pyrantel Tartrate has been tested and found to be one of the safest worming products available. Small dosages along with a clean safety record indicate that pyrantel tartrate is extremely safe for your horse. After the product is passed through the horse's system, it breaks down in sunlight, therefore minimizing any impact on the environment.
13.) If Equi Aid CW eliminates the parasite problem, is the manure no longer contaminated with worm eggs, and if so, does this make the spreading of manure a safer means of disposal?
Because Equi Aid CW eliminates the worm problem, manure from treated horses can be safely spread over pastures and corrals. Pyrantel Tartrate breaks down when exposed to sunlight, rendering it harmless to insects that break down manure. Equi Aid CW is safe for the environment as a whole.
14.) If a horse is on a daily wormer for an extended period of time, do the worms build up an immunity to the product?
Unlike the Benzimidazole family of wormers (which have shown a resistance problem), Pyrantel based dewormers have been used in horses since the mid 1970's without worms developing a resistance to them. Pyrantel based dewormers use neuromuscular paralysis for parasite control, while Benzimidazoles cause disturbances in energy metabolism. This difference is most likely why Pyrantel resistance has not emerged and is not likely to become a problem in the future.
15.) What if I feed my horse too much CW?
Equi Aid CW is extremely safe and the recommended dosages are very low. Tests on yearling horses indicate that feedings up to 25 times the recommended level were given without harming the animal.
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