Equine parasites have different methods of infecting a horse and they also undergo various life cycles. Most worms are introduced to the horse during grazing, when the horse eats grass off a contaminated pasture. In the cases of bots, the horse licks his forelegs, where bot eggs are usually deposited. For every type of worm, there is a clever way for it to hitch a ride and find ... Continue Reading »
Parasites
Horse Wormers | Identify the parasite, then act
Before taking out the horse wormers, first know the various types of worms in existence, as your horses can carry multiple at once. Often with serious health consequences occurring before they show any outward signs of infection. It is therefore essential that all horse properties have a good worming program in place. The following are main types of worms that can affect your ... Continue Reading »
What is a Fecal Egg Count?
Rotational deworming has the same inherent problems that 'just in case' antibiotic use has had for humans. It causes the parasites to gain resistance to the deworming medications. So, the latest advice from experts is to switch from a rotational schedule to FEC testing. FEC stands for fecal egg count. FEC Testing is your guide A fecal egg count measures the number of ... Continue Reading »
How Necessary is Deworming for Young Horses?
Young horses tend to be more susceptible to parasite infection when compared to adults due to their underdeveloped immune system. ... Continue Reading »
Equine Parasites: Living With Them; Accepting Their Existence
How can one expect that horse owners will readily accept the existence of parasites in horses? No horse owner would want a horse that is burdened with parasites. However, accomplishing a goal of zero parasites is not only difficult but is also unrealistic Drug-resistant worms are trying to overtake farms worldwide and this problem should remind us not to overuse equine ... Continue Reading »
