Question: Meningeal Worm Prevention
I'm a small alpaca breeder (only ten alpacas so far) and I have a question about the protocol for preventing/treating meningeal worm. I currently give my alpacas an injection of Dectomax every other month, but I'm concerned that this may not be enough - I understand there are current cases of meningeal worm in my immediate area.
Is it advisable to alternate the Dectomax injections with Panacur? Should I step up the treatments from every other month to every six weeks? Also, we have three pregnant females, a pregnant nursing mom, and a 4 1/2 month old cria. Will the Panacur harm them? And the last question (I promise!) I've seen Panacur in a tube - is it OK to give them that, or should I find injectable Panacur - if such a thing exists?
If you would be kind enough to answer in your free time, I'd really appreciate it.
Answer:
We now think that the protective period for dectomax is 45 days, so I have been recommending a 6 week interval for doramectin. Panacur is one of the safest deworming drugs we have available. No injectable panacur - only tube paste and suspension and a feed supplement are available.
David E Anderson,