Spring is the best time to treat
for encysted small strongyles (strongyles in the larval stage).
Not exact matches
This is true even if the mother tests negative
for roundworms because roundworm larvae (immature worms)
encyst in the mother's muscle tissue and are not detected by our tests
for the eggs of adult worms.
Encysted small strongyles, the most common parasite of concern in adult horses, 2 have been shown to have widespread resistance to fenbendazole.3 Moxidectin, the active ingredient in Quest and Quest PLUS, continues to be effective.1 Quest and Quest PLUS are safe for use in a variety of horses and are the only products approved to treat encysted small strongyles in breeding mares and st
Encysted small strongyles, the most common parasite of concern in adult horses, 2 have been shown to have widespread resistance to fenbendazole.3 Moxidectin, the active ingredient in Quest and Quest PLUS, continues to be effective.1 Quest and Quest PLUS are safe
for use in a variety of horses and are the only products approved to treat
encysted small strongyles in breeding mares and st
encysted small strongyles in breeding mares and stallions.
Step Three: These second stage larvae can remain
encysted happily
for years.
This tissue migratory phase also produces a reservoir of viable larvae that can live
for years
encysted in the muscle tissue and are intermittently released during times of stress, such as during pregnancy or nursing.
If the feces are dry or have been room temperature
for a while, the flagellated protozoa may
encyst, making them much more difficult to identify and often requiring the techniques of a specialized lab.
If it is not Fluffy or Fido that pick up the second stage larva, the hatched worm remains
encysted until the host is eaten by the appropriate species
for that particular worm.
Stage Three the
encysted larva can remain attached
for years causing few problems
for the host.
STEP THREE: These second stage larvae can remain
encysted happily
for years.
In adult cats, the roundworm larvae can
encyst in the body tissues, and remain dormant
for periods of time, later becoming activated during periods of stress or pregnancy.
If feeding raw, it is recommended that meat be frozen
for 72 hours at -4 degrees F prior to use to kill
encysted parasites.
The AAEP recommends tapeworm treatment once a year, in the late fall or early winter.12 Quest ® Plus Gel is the ideal deworming choice
for late fall as it treats and controls bots,
encysted small strongyles and roundworms in a single dose.