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Dewormers (anthelmintics)

A dewormer or anthelmintic is a substance that kills internal parasites, usually by starving or paralyzing them. Proper and judicious use of anthelmintics is necessary to prolong their long-term effectiveness.

Articles

Dewormers and dewormer resistance; part 5 in a six part series on worm control in goats (originally published in Goat Rancher Magazine); Steve Hart, Langston University; and American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control.

Oral moxidectin more effective; Journal of Veterinary Parasitology [Timely Topic, September 2012].

With regard to Moxidectin injectable vs. oral issue in goats; Southern/American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control [2011].

Charts

; Ray Kaplan, DVM, PhD, University of Georgia [June 2013].

Conference proceedings

; Lisa H. Williamson, University of Georgia; 10th Anniversary Conference of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control [May 2013].

Currently, there are three different classes of anthelmintics.

 

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