Horse Wormers

***NEW SIZE - Now Treats Up to 700kg per tube***

***LASTS UP TO 16 WEEKS***

Equest Plus Tape is a long acting horse wormer & boticide gel.

Equest Plus Tape wormer for horses controls tapeworm in addition to all the other major gastrointestinal worms and bots.



Equest Plus Tape is the only horse wormer that is long acting: re-treatment is recommended after 14-16 weeks compared to after 6-8 weeks with other wormers. This means fewer treatments per year and twice the time that pastures are left free of worm eggs.



Equest Plus Tape is also the only horse wormer to have a registered claim to control encysted small strongyles in a single dose. Small strongyle worms hibernate or encyst in the lining of the horses gut and can cause colic. While other horse wormers kill the small strongyle worms that are in the gut itself, Equest Plus Tape is the only wormer with a registered claim to also kill the encysted forms. This means that the life cycle is blocked at a much earlier stage and that no small strongyle worms can re-emerge and mature in the horses gut straight after worming.



Equest Plus Tape is a unique gel formulation that dissolves rapidly on the tongue. The dial up syringe is designed with a narrow barrel to allow easy access into the side of the horses mouth and deliver the right dose every time.


Equest Plus Tape is safe for pregnant mares and breeding stallions as well as foal over 4 weeks of age.



Active Constituents:  Moxidectin 20mg/ml, Praziquantel 125mg/mL.



Contents:  14.4g net (Sufficient to treat a horse of 700kg)



Broad Spectrum:


Equest Plus Tape long acting horse wormer and boticide gel is the only horse wormer to control tapeworm and all important gastrointestinal roundworms, including adult and encysted stages (DL, LL3, EL4) and benzimidazole resistant strains of small strongyles, and aids in control of early encysted stages (EL3), including inhibited larvae (greater than 90% effective).  Protects for 14 -16 weeks.



Parasite Control Programs:


All horses should have a regular parasite control program. Regular treatment will reduce the risk of diseases due to small and large strongyles such as colic and verminous arteritis. Reinfection of horses with worms is common and treatment must be repeated routinely to ensure effective control. The unique long term activity of Equest Plus Tape long acting horse wormer & boticide gel against worms, including encysted small strongyles, is particularly useful in reducing the required dosing frequency in strategic parasite control programs. Retreatment intervals for the control of small strongyles can be extended for 14 to 16 weeks. Consult your veterinarian for advice on faecal egg count interpretation and the appropriate program for your specific needs.



Indications:
Equest Plus Tape contains the active ingredient moxidectin, a second generation macrocyclic lactone, and praziquantel, a synthetic isoquinoline-pyrazine derivative. Equest Plus Tape is palatable and effective for the treatment and control of:

• Tapeworm: Anoplocephala perfoliata and Paranoplocephala mamillana.
• Large Strongyles: Strongylus vulgaris (adults, L3 and L4 arterial stages), Strongylus edentatus (adults and L4 visceral larval stages), Strongylus equinus (adults), Tridontophorus spp. (adults) including T. brevicauda, T. serratus and T. tenuicollis, Craterostomum acuticaudatum (adults).
• Small Strongyles (adults): Cyathostomum spp. including C. catinatum and C. pateratum, Cylicostephanus spp. including C. calicatus, C. goldi, C. longibursatus and C. minutus, Cylicocyclus spp. including C. brevicapsulatus, C. elongatus, C. insigne, C. leptostomum, C. nassatus, C. radiatus, C. ashworthi and C. ultrajectinus, Cylicodontophorus bicoronatus, Coronocyclus spp. including C. coronatus, C. labiatus and C. labratus, Gyalocephalus capitatus, Parapoteriostomum mettami, Peterovinema poculatus, Poteriostomum imparidentatum, as well as benzimidazole resistant strains. Equest Plus Tape long acting horse wormer and boticide gel is the only horse wormer effective as a single dose against encysted stages of small strongyles: developing stages (DL), late encysted stages (LL3/EL4), and aids in control of early encysted stages (EL3) including inhibited larvae (greater than 90% effective).
• Pinworms: Oxyurus equi (adults and L3/L4 larval stages)
• Ascarids: Parascaris equorum (adults and intestinal stages (L4))
• Hairworms: Trichostrongylus axei (adults)
• Intestinal Threadworms: Strongyloides westeri
• Large Mouthed Stomach Worms: Habronema spp. (gastric and cutaneous (summer sore) forms)
• Stomach Bots: Gasterophilus intestinalis (2 & 3 stage larvae), Gasterophilus nasalis (2 & 3 stage larvae)
• Cutaneous Onchocerciasis: Onchocerca spp. (microfiliariae)

Egg Reappearance Period (ERP) for Equest Plus tape long acting horse wormer and boticide gel is at least 14 weeks, which means that recontamination of the pasture by strongyle eggs is significantly reduced during this period. 

Directions for Use:

• Do not administer the full syringe to horses under 400kg
• Use with caution in foals and smaller breeds by carefully calibrating the dose and avoid overdosing.
• Keep away from dogs. Excessive consumption of split material may cause toxicity.
• When used as directed, Equest Plus Tape long acting horse wormer and boticide gel is safe in foals over 4 weeks of age, and in all breeding stock, including stallions and pregnant mares.

Dosage:


Equest Plus Tape is administered orally (into the mouth) at a dose rate of 0.4mg/kg moxidectin and 2.5mg/kg praziquantel.  It is supplied in a ready to use syringe, calibrated according to the bodyweight of the horse to be treated, in intervals of 25kg bodyweight.



Administration:


1. Prepare the syringe:
Hold the syringe with the capped end pointing to the left so that the weight measurements and the tick marks (small black lines) can be seen.
Turn the dial ring until the left side of the ring lines up with the weight of the animal. In the diagram below, the dial ring is set to dose a 400kg animal.
Remove the barrel cap and save it for later use if required.


2. Administer the dose.  Ensure the animal's mouth is empty, with your thumb on the plunger, insert the nozzle of the syringe into the horse's mouth at the space between the front and rear teeth, and make sure the tip of the syringe is over the back of the tongue.
Deliver the dose of gel onto the back of the tongue by gently pushing the plunger until it stops.
Raise the horse's head once dosing is completed to ensure the gel is swallowed.



Surplus gel can be stored or be used to treat a second horse. If gel remains in the syringe once the full dose has been delivered, replace the barrel cap; store the remaining gel below 30 degrees celsius (room temperature) for later use, but do not use after the expiry date shown on the label.

If the first animal treated weighed less than 700kg, there will be gel left in the syringe, which can be used to treat a second horse. To set the next dose, add the weight of the animal to be treated to the dose setting already on the syringe.  For example, if the syringe was first used to treat a foal weighing 100kg, the dial ring is set on 100kg.  To treat a horse of 400kg next, move the dial ring to the 500kg marking. 

More than one syringe is needed to treat horses weighing more than 700kg.

SIZE:
Bucket containing 50 x 14.4g tubes

***Expiry - 31/01/2027***

Eraquell Pellets are an easy in-feed worming treatment for horses, designed as palatable cereal pellets that can be mixed directly with feed — ideal for horses that resist paste or syringe wormers. These convenient pellet granules provide a simple and stress-free way to control internal parasites while ensuring your horse receives the full dose.

Each 35g sachet contains 140mg Ivermectin and treats horses weighing up to 700kg.

Eraquell delivers broad-spectrum, all-round protection against major equine worms, including:

• Large Strongyles
• Small Strongyles
• Pinworms 
• Large roundworms
• Hairworms
• Bots
• Lungworms
• lntestinal Threadworms
• Control of skin lesions caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. cutaneous larvae (summer sores), and Onchocerca spp. microfilariae (cutaneous onchocerciasis).

Dosage: Administer 5g Eraquell Pellets Palatable Wormer for Horses per 100kg body weight. One 35g sachet of Eraquell Pellets Palatable Wormer for Horses is sufficient to treat a 700 kg horse. 
Give 1/2 a sachet to ponies weighing 300-350kg.

How to give Eraquell Worming Pellets to your horse:

Eraquell is formulated in a palatable cereal pellet which is readily accepted by horses. Calculate the correct dosage for the horse's body weight. Tear open the sachet and pour the required amount of Eraquell Pellets Palatable Wormer for Horses into a medium size container or feed bucket and offer to horse. Ensure consumption of entire dose by removing bridle before treatment and preventing spillage or dropping of pellets during feeding. If the horse does not eat all the pellets from the bucket, add a small amount of pre-mixed feed or grain (up to 1 handful) to the remaining pellets and mix together and offer to the horse again, until the entire dose is consumed. Failure to consume the entire dose of pellets may result in decreased efficacy.

Safety: Eraquell Pellets Palatable Wormer for Horses is safe for use in all horses, including pregnant mares and breeding stallions. Eraquell Pellets Palatable Wormer for Horses is not recommended for use in foals, due to risk of incorrect dosing and subsequent adverse outcomes.

Avoid consumption of pellets by dogs.

Pack size: Each carton contains 1 x 35g sachet of Eraquell Pellets. 

**Unable to ship to New Zealand**

EQUIMEC Paste for Horses – Broad Spectrum Parasite Control

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:

• Large strongyles – including Strongylus vulgaris (adults and arterial larval stages), S. edentatus, S. equinus, Triodontophorus spp., Craterostomum acuticaudatum
• Small strongyles – including benzimidazole-resistant strains
• Pinworms – Oxyuris equi (adult and immature)
• Roundworms (Ascarids) – Parascaris equorum
• Hairworms – Trichostrongylus axei
• Stomach worms – Habronema muscae
• Neck threadworms – Onchocerca spp. (microfilariae)
• Lungworms – Dictyocaulus arnfieldi
• Intestinal threadworms – Strongyloides westeri
• Bots – Gasterophilus spp. (oral and gastric stages)
• 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
• 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.

Promectin PLUS LV Allwormer Paste for Horses (formerly Promectin Plus Mini)  is formulated for horses weighing 300kg to 600kg.

Promectin Plus LV is designed as a single-use tube so the full dose in the tube is delivered in one go – no dial-a-dose required.

Indications:
At the recommended dose level, Promectin Plus LV Allwormer Paste controls the following ivermectin or praziquantel susceptible parasites:

Tapeworms: Anoplocephala perfoliata, A. magna, Paranoplocephala mamillana (adult and immature, heads and segments)


Large Strongyles: Strongylus vulgaris (adults and arterial larval stages), S. edentatus (adults and tissue stages), S. equinus (adults) and Triodontophorus spp. (adults)


Small Strongyles: including benzimidazole-resistant strains of Cyathostomum spp., Cylicocyclus spp., Cylicostephanus spp., Cylicodontophorus spp., Gyalocephalus spp.


Pinworms: Oxyuris equi (adult and immature)


Ascarids: Parascaris equorum (adult and immature)


Hairworms: Trichostrongylus axei (adult)


Large Mouth Stomach Worms: Habronema muscae (adult)


Bots: Gasterophilus spp. (oral and gastric stages)


Lungworms: Dictyocaulus arnfieldi (adult and immature)


Intestinal Threadworms: Strongyloides westeri (adult)

Promectin PLUS LV Allwormer Paste also effectively controls skin lesions caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. cutaneous larvae (summer sores) and microfilariae of Onchocerca spp. (cutaneous onchocerciasis).

All horses should be included in a regular parasite control programme, with particular attention paid to mares, foals and yearlings.

Active Constituents:
• 238 mg/g Praziquantel
• 19 mg/g Ivermectin

Meat Withholding Period (Horses):
DO NOT USE less than 28 days before slaughter for human consumption

Promectin PLUS LV Allwormer Paste for Foals and Ponies is for the treatment and control in of ivermectin or praziquantel susceptible tapeworms and roundworms, bots and skin lesions. It is formulated for foals and ponies in the liveweight range of 150 kg to 300 kg.

Each presentation is designed as a single-use tube so the full dose in the tube is delivered in one go – no dial-a-dose required.

Indications: 

At the recommended dose level, Promectin Plus Mini Allwormer Paste controls the following ivermectin or praziquantel susceptible parasites:
Tapeworms: Anoplocephala perfoliata, A. magna, Paranoplocephala mamillana (adult and immature, heads and segments)
Large Strongyles: Strongylus vulgaris (adults and arterial larval stages), S. edentatus (adults and tissue stages), S. equinus (adults) and Triodontophorus spp (adults)
Small Stronglyes: including benzimidazole resistant strains of Cyathostomum spp, Cylicocyclus spp, Cylicostephanus spp, Cylicodontophorus spp, Gyalocephalus spp
Pinworms: Oxyuris equi (adult and immature)
Ascarids: Parascaris equorum (adult and immature)
Hairworms: Trichostrongylus axei (adult).
Large Mouth Stomach Worms: Habronema muscae (adult)
Bots: Gasterolphilus spp (oral and gastric stages)
Lungworms: Dictyocaulus arnfieldi (adult and immature)
Intestinal Threadworms: Strongyloides westeri (adult)

Warnings: Not to be used in foals or ponies less than 150 kg bodyweight. An alternative parasite control product should be used to treat foals and ponies less than 150 kg. Consult your veterinarian for a control program to meet your needs.

Active Constituents: 19 mg/g Ivermectin, 238 mg/g Praziquantel

Withholding Period:
MEAT WITHHOLDING PERIOD (HORSES): DO NOT USE less than 28 days before slaughter for human consumption.

DISPOSE of empty syringe by wrapping in paper and putting in garbage.

What is Equimax?

Equimax is a broad spectrum horse that contains Abamectin and Praziquantel.

Abamectin is an efficient broad-spectrum wormer and Praziquantel is totally effective against tapeworm. This offers horse owners the opportunity to treat for every worm when they drench their horse. Equimax is the only horse wormer available that can deliver this promise. This ensures that their horse has the least chance of developing worm related colic or illness.

Equimax Dosage Information

Dose rate of 1mL/20Kg bodyweight

Being a paste with a larger volume dose size (16.2grams or 32.4grams) means that if any of the dose is spilt or rejected then the wasted amount of active ingredient is minimised.

Dosage rate of every 6 - 8 weeks ensures effective control of all worms as this period takes into account the lifecycle of all worms. A strategic worming program should take into account the peak seasons for worming for specific worms (e.g. Tapeworm coming into winter). Without regular assessment of worm status (every 8 weeks) and strategic drenching, it is possible that total worm control will not be achievable.

Safety at up to five times the recommended dose rate in adult horses. The benefit to the consumer is that in a healthy adult horse, a dangerous overdose is virtually impossible when dosing with one syringe.

Equimax Worming Rotation

It is recommended to practise rotation of wormers to help prevent or slow the development of resistance. Products should be rotated yearly with one active being used for an entire year and then switching to a different active for the next year.

Strategy-T and Equimax contain completely different actives so make excellent rotation partners. During a Strategy-T year, Equimax needs to be included twice, as Strategy-T does not treat bots. Bots must be treated at the end of autumn and the beginning of spring.

Treatment of mares and foals

Equimax is safe to use in pregnant and lactating mares as well as young foals. Pregnant mares should be treated as normal during their pregnancy taking care not to stress them during treatment. Mares should be wormed two weeks prior to their expected foaling date. Once a mare has foaled the mare and foal should both be wormed starting from when the foal is six weeks old. Young horses need to be treated differently to older horses because they are at risk of mectin resistant ascarids. Ascarids appear to be the worm developing resistance to mectins. Generally ascarids are not found in horses over two years of age as horses seem to develop a natural immunity to these worms as they mature. Horses under two should be wormed every six weeks with Equimax Elevation. Once a horse turns two they should be then put on the Equimax/Strategy-T rotation program, however Equimax Elevation is safe to use in horses of all ages if you wish to.

What does Equimax protect against?

Equimax is a broad-spectrum worming paste that is up to 100% effective in treating all major internal parasites in horses including:

• Large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris, Strongylus edentatus, Strongylus equinus and Triodontophorus spp.).
• Small strongyles including benzimidazole resistant strains (Cyathostomum spp., Cylicocyclus spp., Cylicostephanus spp., Cylicodontophorus spp., Gyalocephalus spp.)
• Ascarids (Parascaris equorum)
• Pinworms (Oxyuris equi)
• Hairworms (Trichostrongylus axei)
• Large mouthed stomach worms (Habronema muscae)
• Lungworms (Dictyocaulus arnfieldi)
• Neck and intestinal threadworms (Onchocerca spp., Strongyloides westeri)
• All three species of tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfoliata, Anoplocephala magna, Paranoplocephala mammillana)
• All three species of bots (Gasterophilus spp.)
• Also controls: Skin lesions caused by Habronema and Draschia spp. Cutaneous larvae (summer sores) Onchocerca spp. microfilariae

Composition

Abamectin 4 mg/g

Praziquantel 50 mg/g

Presentation

35mL single syringe

Dosage

Dose at 1mL per 20kg body weight (5mL per 100kg). Each syringe of Equimax treats a horse up to 700kg

Virbac Equimax is a broad-spectrum horse worming paste that is up to 100% effective in treating all major parasites in horses including:

• Large strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris, Strongylus edentatus, Strongylus equinus, and Triodontophorus spp.)
• Small strongyles including benzimidazole resistant strains (Cyathostomum spp., Cylicocyclus spp., Cylicostephanus spp., Cylicocontophorus spp., Gyalocephanus spp.)
• Ascarids (Parascaris equorum)
• Pinworms (Oxyuris equi)
• Hairworms (Trichostrongylus axei)
• Large mouthed stomach worms (Habronema muscae)
• Lungworms (Dictyocaulus amfieldi)
• Neck and intestinal threadworms (Onchocerca spp., Strongyloides westeri)
• All three species of tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfolliata, Anoplocephala magna, Paranoplocephala mammillana)
• All three species of bots (Gasterophilus spp.)

Also controls:

• Skin lesions caused by Habronema and Draschia spp.
• Cutaneous larvae (summer sores)
• Onchocerca spp. microfilarie

COMPOSITION:
Each Equimax 35mL syringe contains:

Abamectin : 4 mg/g 
Praziquantel: 50 mg/g

Treatment of mares and foals

Equimax is safe to use in pregnant and lactating mares as well as young foals. Pregnant mares should be treated as normal during their pregnancy taking care not to stress them during treatment. Mares should be wormed two weeks prior to their expected foaling date. Once a mare has foaled the mare and foal should both be wormed starting from when the foal is six weeks old. Young horses need to be treated differently to older horses because they are at risk of mectin resistant ascarids. Ascarids appear to be the worm developing resistance to mectins. Generally ascarids are not found in horses over two years of age as horses seem to develop a natural immunity to these worms as they mature. Horses under two should be wormed every six weeks with Equimax Elevation. Once a horse turns two they should be then put on the Equimax/Strategy-T rotation program, however Equimax Elevation is safe to use in horses of all ages if you wish to.

DOSAGE:

Dose at 1mL per 20kg bodyweight (5mL per 100kg).
Each syringe of Equimax treats a horse up to 700kg.

All horses should be wormed at least once every 3 months regardless of the conditions in which they are kept. All horses on a property should be wormed at the same time. New horses should be quarantined & wormed before coming onto the property. If you are unsure about what drenching interval is right for your situation please consult your vet.

SIZE: Stable pail containing 60 syringes.

(Also available as single dose. See separate entry.)