Equimec Paste

Equimec Paste: Comprehensive Worm Control for Horses

Introducing Equimec Paste, the versatile anthelmintic paste designed to provide broad-spectrum parasite control in horses. This effective formulation targets a wide range of equine parasites, ensuring your horse remains healthy and well-protected against potential health threats.

Key Features of Equimec Horse Wormer Paste Without Vet Prescription

• Broad-Spectrum Parasite Defense: Complete knock-out action against large strongyles, pinworms, hairworms, stomach worms, lungworms, and bots.
• Overcomes Drug Resistance: Highly effective against dangerous benzimidazole-resistant small strongyle strains (bloodworms), breaking down populations immune to other common drench classes.
• Tasty & Low-Dose Design: The smooth, highly palatable paste is specifically engineered to adhere firmly to the horse’s tongue upon contact, ensuring the full treatment is swallowed cleanly.
• Ergonomic Dosing Syringe: The single-use 6.42g syringe barrel is marked with explicit 100kg graduations and features a locking dial system for safe, slip-free administration.

Active Ingredients for Equimec Paste (No RX Required)

Each syringe contains precisely balanced medical ingredients targeting internal parasites and larval stages:

• Ivermectin (18.7 g/kg): A globally proven, highly potent macrocyclic lactone anthelmintic that targets, paralyzes, and safely neutralizes the central nervous systems of targeted worms.

Dosage and Administration Guide for Equimec Paste

One complete 6.42g syringe contains sufficient active paste to treat a large horse weighing up to 600 kg. The syringe plunger features clear weight increment markers indicating exactly how much paste to advance per animal. No fasting or special dietary changes are required before or after dosing.

Recommended Treatment Schedule

Follow these specific guidelines to establish an effective protective routine for your horse:

Early Stage Protection (6+ Weeks) — Foals

• Safe for use in young foals from 6 to 8 weeks of age.
• Effectively treats and eliminates early developmental internal parasite stages.

Routine Pasture Maintenance — Adult Horses

• For a routine rotational program, treat adult horses every 6 to 8 weeks during heavy grazing seasons.
• Adjust frequency depending on your property stocking density, pasture rotation methods, and weather patterns.

Breeding & Foaling Safety — Breeding Stock

• Extensively tested and approved for use in horses and mares at any stage of pregnancy.
• Safe for use in active breeding stallions without impacting fertility metrics.

Special Health Risks & Administration Steps:

• Clear the Mouth: Ensure the horse’s mouth is completely free of loose food, hay, or grain before starting the application.
• Set the Weight Lock: Turn the plastic adjustable collar ring on the syringe plunger to match your horse's exact weight, locking it firmly into place, then remove the needle-tip protective cover.
• Insert and Deposit: Insert the nozzle gently into the side of the mouth through the interdental space. Direct the barrel toward the back of the mouth and depress the plunger smoothly until it stops. Gently hold the horse's head slightly raised for a few seconds to ensure swallowing.
• Cutaneous Lesions & Summer Sores: Controls debilitating summer sores and cutaneous onchocerciasis caused by migratory larval stages.

Precautions & statutory Notices

• Withholding Period: MEAT WITHHOLDING PERIOD IS 21 DAYS. Do not use this preparation on any animal intended for human consumption.
• Environmental Safety: Ivermectin is highly toxic to aquatic environments. Do not allow empty packaging or spent syringes to contaminate waterways, streams, or ponds. Dispose of empty items responsibly in your household garbage bin.
• Storage & Limitations: Store safely below 25°C in a cool location out of direct sunlight. Protect from freezing. This specific formulation is optimized for worms and bots; it does not control tapeworm.

• Note: This product is explicitly optimized for worms and bots and does not control tapeworm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I purchase Equimec Paste without a vet prescription?

Yes, you can buy Equimec Paste without a vet prescription online. It is classified as an over-the-counter agricultural and equine health product in Australia, meaning horse owners can safely order their seasonal drench lines directly through Smartway Pet Supplies without paying for a vet check or diagnostic script.

How often should I treat my horse with Equimec?

For a routine rotational program, most adult horses are treated every 6 to 8 weeks during heavy grazing seasons. The exact frequency depends heavily on your local property stocking density, pasture rotation methods, and local weather patterns.

Does this version of Equimec kill tapeworms?

No, this standard Equimec Paste contains ivermectin only, which does not eliminate tapeworms. If tapeworms are a known issue on your property, you will want to step up to the dual-active Equimec Plus Tape Paste version instead.

Complete Healthcare for Your Entire Pet Family

At Smartway Pet Supplies, we are dedicated to providing direct-to-door value to keep your home parasite-free. Ensure complete protection across your entire household by exploring our dedicated animal care collections:

• For Your Equine Partners: See Our Full Equimec Collection or keep your stables running smoothly with our professional-grade Horse Medication and Drenches.
• For Your Canine Companions: Shop our comprehensive Dog Flea, Tick, and Worming Prevention Collection for immediate multi-spectrum parasite defense.
• For Your Feline Friends: Keep your cats protected by browsing our full range of All Cat Products.