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The document outlines a deworming schedule for cattle and dogs, emphasizing the importance of effective deworming for health and productivity. It provides specific timelines for different age groups and conditions, including calves, heifers, adult cattle, puppies, and adult dogs, along with recommended dewormers. Additionally, it highlights the need for fecal egg counts and rotating dewormers to prevent resistance.

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Deworming Schedule

The document outlines a deworming schedule for cattle and dogs, emphasizing the importance of effective deworming for health and productivity. It provides specific timelines for different age groups and conditions, including calves, heifers, adult cattle, puppies, and adult dogs, along with recommended dewormers. Additionally, it highlights the need for fecal egg counts and rotating dewormers to prevent resistance.

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Deworming Schedule for Cattle and Dogs

Effective deworming is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of cattle and dogs.
The schedule varies based on the animal's age, species, parasite load, and regional prevalence
of parasites.

1. Deworming Schedule for Cattle


Calves (Birth to 6 Months)
 First Deworming: At 2-3 weeks of age (for roundworms).
 Subsequent Deworming: Every 6-8 weeks until 6 months of age.
Heifers and Growing Stock (6-24 Months)
 Deworm every 3-4 months, especially during the wet season or high-risk periods.
Adult Cattle (Above 24 Months)
 Deworm 2-3 times a year, typically:
o At the start of grazing season (spring).
o Mid-season (summer).
o End of the grazing season (autumn).
Pregnant and Lactating Cattle
 Pregnancy: Deworm 2-3 weeks before calving to prevent transmission to the calf.
 Lactation: Use only safe dewormers approved for lactating animals.
Additional Considerations
 Conduct fecal egg counts to determine the parasite burden and effectiveness of
deworming.
 Rotate dewormers (anthelmintic classes) to prevent resistance.

2. Deworming Schedule for Dogs


Puppies (Birth to 6 Months)
 First Deworming: At 2 weeks of age.
 Subsequent Deworming:
o Every 2 weeks until 12 weeks of age (e.g., 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 weeks).
o Monthly from 3 to 6 months of age.
Adult Dogs (Above 6 Months)
 Deworm every 3 months (quarterly) for general parasite control.
 Adjust frequency based on lifestyle and exposure risks (e.g., hunting dogs or dogs in
rural areas may need more frequent deworming).
Pregnant and Nursing Dogs
 Deworm before breeding, after mating, and during the last trimester of pregnancy.
 Deworm again 2-3 weeks after whelping to protect nursing puppies.

Common Parasites and Dewormers


Cattle
 Roundworms, Lungworms, Flukes, Tapeworms:
o Albendazole, Fenbendazole, Levamisole, Ivermectin, or Clorsulon (for
flukes).
Dogs
 Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Tapeworms:
o Pyrantel pamoate, Fenbendazole, Praziquantel, or Milbemycin.

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