Deworming
A dewormer or anthelmintic is a substance that kills internal parasites, usually by starving or paralyzing them. Proper and judicious use of anthelmintics is necessary to prolong their long-term effectiveness.
Articles
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Combination Dewormers: The Time is Now [Timely Topic, January 2017], Dr. Ray Kaplan, University of Georgia. [PDF]
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How safe are dewormers? [Timely Topic, March 2024]
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Oral moxidectin more effective; Journal of Veterinary Parasitology [Timely Topic, November 2012].
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Should I consider using LongRange™ dewormer for parasite control in small ruminants?; Ray Kaplan, DVM, PhD, University of Georgia [Timely Topic, August 2014].
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With regard to Moxidectin injectable vs. oral issue in goats; Southern/American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control [2011].
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Why does it take so long for new dewormers to become available on the market for small ruminants?; Adriano Vatta, Zoetis, Kalamazoo, Michigan [Timely Topics, October 2014].
Charts
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Dewormer chart for camelids; Lisa Williamson, DVM, University of Georgia and Michael Pesato, Mississippi State University [October 2021].
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Dewormer chart for goats; Ray Kaplan, DVM, PhD, University of Georgia and Michael Pesato, Mississippi State University [October 2021].
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Dewormer chart for sheep; Ray Kaplan, DVM, PhD, Lisa Williamson, DVM, MS. University of Georgia and Michael Pesato, Mississippi State University [October 2021].
Conference proceedings
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Choosing the Right Drug for Worm Control; Lisa H. Williamson; W4: What Works With Worms Congress, Pretoria, South Africa [May 2015].
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Correct Administration of Anthelmintics; Ken Pettey; W4: What Works With Worms Congress, Pretoria, South Africa [May 2015].
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Extending the Efficacy of Anthelmintics; Lisa H. Williamson, University of Georgia; 10th Anniversary Conference of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control [May 2013].
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Sequential treatment as a possible way to slow AR. D. Midgely. W4: What Works With Worms Congress, Pretoria, South Africa [May 2015].
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When Anthelmintics Can Cause Illness and Death; R. Leaske; W4: What Works With Worms Congress, Pretoria, South Africa [May 2015].
Factsheets
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Best Management Practices for Controlling Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants: Proper Dewormer Use. Lisa Williamson, University of Georgia [March 2019].
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Tips for treating internal parasites. Linda Coffey; NCAT-ATTRA [April 2015]
Infographics
Podcasts
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New guidelines for using dewormers in goats. Michael Pesato. Mississippi State University. For the Love of Goats [December 2022]
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Using dewormers correctly. Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland. For the Love of Goats [October 2020]
Videos
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Best management practices for deworming sheep. Reid Redden. Texas A&M Agri-Life [2018]
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Combination Dewormer Treatments for Small Ruminants. WORMX-Live! [2021]
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Drenching for parasites. Reid Redden. Texas A&M AgriLife. [September 2017]
Last edited 03.24.24. Links verified 11.03.23.