Does Equimax Treat Encysted Redworm?

3) Ivermectin - Bimectin, Eqvalan, Eqvalan Duo, Eraquell, Equimax, Dugmectin & Noromectin - Historically, a good general purpose wormer which treats against large and small redworms, large roundworms and seatworms (pinworms), lungworm and bots, except tapeworms and encysted small redworms.

What wormers treat encysted redworm?

Treatment. A number of wormers are licenced to treat adult stages of redworm including fenbendazole, pyrantel, ivermectin and moxidectin. Of these only moxidectin and 5 day courses of fenbendazole are effective against encysted stages of small redworm.

What kills encysted red worm?

Either praziquantel or a double dose of pyrantel should be given. An annual treatment for encysted small redworm should be given at the start of winter. Moxidectin is the only wormer licensed for this purpose to which small redworms have not developed resistance.