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Animal health and the use
of Anthelmintics (wormers) on organic farms.
This summary was very kindly supplied by the Soil Association.
“The Soil Association is
a membership charity campaigning for planet-friendly food and
farming. We believe in the connection between soil, food, the health
of people and the health of the planet”
The
equine standards recommend that rotational and multi-species grazing
should be used to control worms in order to prevent the routine use
of wormers and other veterinary treatments. Where five or more
horses are kept on the organic holding a pasture management plan
outlining control of internal parasites, weed control and soil
fertility will be required.
Where five or more horses are kept the use of
avermectin-based products for the
control of worms must be limited. No restrictions apply where less
than five animals are kept but in all cases animals must be housed
or dung removed from the pasture for 48 hours after treatment with
avermectin products.
Current Avermectin based products
supplied by wormers-direct.co.uk:
Vectin
Eraquell
Equimax
Eqvalan
Eqvalan Duo
Noromectin
Equest
Equest Pramox
If you have any questions regarding
using such products please do not hesitate to contact our advice
line on 0844 808 6070 or email
advice@wormers-direct.co.uk
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