Question:  Deworming pregnant females

I GIVE DECTOMAX EVER 28 DAYS AND SAFE-GUARD IF NEEDED MAYBE 1 OR 2 TIMES A YR. TO MY ALPACAS.  IS THERE A TIME WITH A BRED FEMALE BEFORE OR AFTER BIRTH OF A CRIA THAT I SHOULD NOT DO THIS?

Answer:

Avoid using any deworming product (or any stressor for that matter) for 30-60 days pre and post criation.

Dave Anderson, DVM , MS , DACVS