Worming with Ivomec
Apr 23, 2011 7:42:51 GMT 10
Post by Tom Meulman on Apr 23, 2011 7:42:51 GMT 10
Reprint from THE JOURNAL (JUNE 1999)
IVOMEC – THE FACTS by GRAHAM BEH
How does a perfectly good idea like using Ivomec as a monthly heartworm preventative and treatment for hookworm, roundworm and whipworm get corrupted to the stage where trainers don’t know how to use it, how much to use, or what form to use?
It happens because some people spread a lot of misinformation about the drug and members of the greyhound fraternity believe it. Some people will believe anything.
We have prescribed Ivomec, used Ivomec, and performed blood tests on greyhounds receiving Ivomec for the past 12 years and have access to research data on it.
The facts are:
• Ivomec at a dose of 200 mcg per kg bodyweight is the most effective wormer on the market against hookworm, roundworm and whipworm.
• Ivomec given once a month will prevent heartworm in your greyhound.
• Ivomec is the cheapest wormer/ heartworm preventative on the market
• Ivomec can be used in pups from 8 weeks of age.
• Ivomec does not damage the liver or kidneys at recommended dosages at monthly intervals.
• Ivomec given at a reduced dosage is more likely to cause parasite resistance over a period of time than when given at the recommended dosage.
• If you are using Ivomec and you stop using it, you will have to give some other form of heartworm preventative or your greyhound may get heartworm.
• Ivomec does not treat tapeworm (use Droncit 1 tablet per 10 kg body weight)
• Ivomec does come in different strengths and this will vary the amount given.
• Ivomec has a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture and should be stored in a cool spot and out of the light (a cupboard)
• We recommend that trainers use the oral liquid Ivomec (0.8 gm/litre) monthly at the dose rate of 1 ml per 4 kg body weight and use it every month at that rate.
• Use Droncit every 3 months against tapeworm.
• DON’T vary the dose of Ivomec
• DON’T use any other wormers at the same time (you do not need them)
• DON’T give it to long coated collies, Shelties or Border Collies
• DON’T listen to “crap” about Ivomec unless people can show you some scientific evidence to support their claims.
IVOMEC – THE FACTS by GRAHAM BEH
How does a perfectly good idea like using Ivomec as a monthly heartworm preventative and treatment for hookworm, roundworm and whipworm get corrupted to the stage where trainers don’t know how to use it, how much to use, or what form to use?
It happens because some people spread a lot of misinformation about the drug and members of the greyhound fraternity believe it. Some people will believe anything.
We have prescribed Ivomec, used Ivomec, and performed blood tests on greyhounds receiving Ivomec for the past 12 years and have access to research data on it.
The facts are:
• Ivomec at a dose of 200 mcg per kg bodyweight is the most effective wormer on the market against hookworm, roundworm and whipworm.
• Ivomec given once a month will prevent heartworm in your greyhound.
• Ivomec is the cheapest wormer/ heartworm preventative on the market
• Ivomec can be used in pups from 8 weeks of age.
• Ivomec does not damage the liver or kidneys at recommended dosages at monthly intervals.
• Ivomec given at a reduced dosage is more likely to cause parasite resistance over a period of time than when given at the recommended dosage.
• If you are using Ivomec and you stop using it, you will have to give some other form of heartworm preventative or your greyhound may get heartworm.
• Ivomec does not treat tapeworm (use Droncit 1 tablet per 10 kg body weight)
• Ivomec does come in different strengths and this will vary the amount given.
• Ivomec has a shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture and should be stored in a cool spot and out of the light (a cupboard)
• We recommend that trainers use the oral liquid Ivomec (0.8 gm/litre) monthly at the dose rate of 1 ml per 4 kg body weight and use it every month at that rate.
• Use Droncit every 3 months against tapeworm.
• DON’T vary the dose of Ivomec
• DON’T use any other wormers at the same time (you do not need them)
• DON’T give it to long coated collies, Shelties or Border Collies
• DON’T listen to “crap” about Ivomec unless people can show you some scientific evidence to support their claims.
