Equimec Horse Wormers & Ivermectin Paste
About Equimec Horse Wormers & Ivermectin Paste
Equimec Horse Wormers for Broad-Spectrum Parasite Control
Shop genuine Equimec horse wormers for convenient control of common internal parasites and bots. The Equimec range includes an ivermectin horse-wormer paste for broad-spectrum treatment and an ivermectin-plus-praziquantel option for horses requiring tapeworm coverage.
Smartway Pet Supplies sources genuine Equimec products through reputable Australian distribution channels and ships directly from Australia to horse owners in the USA and Canada.
Compare Equimec Paste and Equimec Plus Tape
| Product | Active ingredients | Target parasites |
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| Equimec Paste | Ivermectin | Large and small strongyles, roundworms, pinworms, stomach worms, lungworms, threadworms and bots |
| Equimec Plus Tape | Ivermectin and praziquantel | Broad-spectrum worm and bot control with additional tapeworm treatment |
Equimec Paste is an ivermectin horse dewormer for controlling susceptible roundworms, strongyles and bots. It does not contain praziquantel and should not be selected when tapeworm treatment is required.
Equimec Plus Tape combines ivermectin with praziquantel. This provides broad-spectrum control while also treating the three principal tapeworm species listed on the Australian product label.
Which Equimec Horse Wormer Should You Choose?
Choose the product according to the parasites being targeted—not simply because it was different from the product used previously.
Equimec Paste may be appropriate when ivermectin-based treatment for susceptible worms and bots is required. Equimec Plus Tape may be more suitable when tapeworm coverage is also needed.
A modern parasite-control program should consider:
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Your horse’s age and accurate body weight
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Fecal egg count results
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Previous deworming treatments
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Parasites present on the property
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Local climate and transmission conditions
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Known resistance to particular active ingredients
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Advice from your veterinarian
Fecal egg counts can help identify strongyle egg-shedding levels, but standard counts do not reliably detect every parasite, including tapeworms and bots. Read our horse deworming schedule for a fuller explanation of strategic parasite management.
How to Administer Equimec Paste
Always read the complete packaging and follow the label directions supplied with your product.
Before administering an Equimec horse wormer:
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Estimate your horse’s weight using a scale or weight tape.
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Adjust the syringe to the correct weight marking.
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Make sure the horse’s mouth is free from food.
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Insert the syringe through the gap between the front and back teeth.
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Deposit the paste toward the back of the tongue.
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Raise the horse’s head briefly and confirm that the dose was swallowed.
One complete syringe of either Equimec Paste or Equimec Plus Tape treats a horse weighing up to 600 kg, approximately 1,320 lb. Horses weighing more than 600 kg require additional product calculated according to the label.
Do not underdose. Giving less than the required weight-based dose may reduce effectiveness and contribute to parasite resistance.
Why Buy Equimec from Smartway Pet Supplies?
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Genuine Equimec products
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Original, factory-sealed manufacturer packaging
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Ivermectin and tapeworm-treatment options
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No Australian veterinary prescription required to purchase
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Tracked shipping from Melbourne, Australia
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Delivery available to the United States and Canada
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Secure online checkout
Need a different active ingredient or product format? Compare our complete range of horse dewormers and wormer paste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the active ingredient in Equimec Paste?
Equimec Paste contains ivermectin. Ivermectin is a macrocyclic-lactone anthelmintic used to control susceptible equine worms and bots.
Does Equimec Paste treat tapeworms?
Standard Equimec Paste does not treat tapeworms. Equimec Plus Tape contains both ivermectin and praziquantel, with praziquantel providing the tapeworm treatment.
What is the difference between Equimec and Equimec Plus Tape?
Equimec Paste contains ivermectin for broad-spectrum worm and bot control. Equimec Plus Tape adds praziquantel to provide tapeworm coverage.
How often should Equimec be given?
There is no universal schedule suitable for every horse. Treatment timing should be based on age, parasite risk, fecal egg counts, local transmission conditions and veterinary advice. Avoid automatically treating every horse at fixed intervals throughout the year.
How much horse weight does one Equimec syringe treat?
One complete syringe treats a horse weighing up to 600 kg, approximately 1,320 lb. Always confirm the horse’s weight and follow the directions on the specific product label.
Can Equimec be used in foals or pregnant mares?
Label directions vary between formulations. Check the supplied packaging for minimum-age and breeding-animal directions and consult your veterinarian before treating a young foal, pregnant mare or horse with an existing health condition.
Do you ship Equimec to the USA and Canada?
Yes. Smartway Pet Supplies ships Equimec horse wormers from Australia to customers in the United States and Canada. Review our current shipping information and any applicable local import requirements before ordering.