EQUIMEC Paste is a powerful, broad-spectrum oral wormer designed specifically for horses. Containing 18.7 g/kg ivermectin, it provides reliable treatment and control of a wide range of internal parasites and bots — including those resistant to other wormers. With a single, easy-to-administer dose, EQUIMEC helps keep your horse healthy, comfortable, and performing at their best.
What it Treats
EQUIMEC Paste is effective against:
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Large strongyles – including Strongylus vulgaris (adults and arterial larval stages), S. edentatus, S. equinus, Triodontophorus spp., Craterostomum acuticaudatum
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Small strongyles – including benzimidazole-resistant strains
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Pinworms – Oxyuris equi (adult and immature)
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Roundworms (Ascarids) – Parascaris equorum
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Hairworms – Trichostrongylus axei
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Stomach worms – Habronema muscae
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Neck threadworms – Onchocerca spp. (microfilariae)
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Lungworms – Dictyocaulus arnfieldi
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Intestinal threadworms – Strongyloides westeri
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Bots – Gasterophilus spp. (oral and gastric stages)
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Summer sores and cutaneous onchocerciasis caused by larval stages of Habronema, Draschia, and Onchocerca
Who It's For
EQUIMEC Paste is suitable for:
- Horses of all ages
- Foals from 6–8 weeks of age
- Mares at any stage of pregnancy
- Breeding stallions (does not affect fertility)
Note: This product is for horses only. Do not use in other animals.
Directions for Use:
- Administer orally using the included syringe.
- Each syringe treats one 600kg horse.
- Use the plunger markings to dose accurately based on bodyweight (1.07g per 100kg).
- Ensure the horse’s mouth is free of feed before dosing.
- Raise the horse’s head briefly after administration to ensure the full dose is swallowed.
How Often to Use
Since reinfection is common, routine treatment is essential. EQUIMEC is ideal for use in a strategic parasite control program — particularly in horses at risk of colic or verminous arteritis from S. vulgaris. Foals, mares, and yearlings should receive special attention.
Consult your veterinarian to tailor a worming schedule that suits your horse's individual needs and environment.
Safety and Side Effects
- Wide safety margin at recommended dose levels
- Occasional mild swelling or itching may occur, usually linked to heavy infestations of Onchocerca microfilariae
- These signs generally resolve within a few days — consult your vet if they persist
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Meat withholding period: Do not use less than 21 days before slaughter
Environmental and Storage Information
- Toxic to aquatic life – avoid contaminating waterways
- Dispose of used syringes responsibly in household garbage
- Store below 25°C and protect from light
EQUIMEC Paste offers proven, broad-spectrum protection in a single, low-volume dose — making it an ideal choice for routine worming and parasite control in horses of all ages.
