The myths of deworming a horse There are many different ideas floating around out there for treating your horse for worm. Here we try to dispel some of the myths of deworming a horse. “I worm my horses all the time, so they aren’t a problem” Truth: most wormers are only effective on certain types of worms. Selecting the correct wormer for your particular worm is half the ... Continue Reading »
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How to treat worms in horses | With Management & Dewormers
Controlling worms requires a combination of cleanliness, pasture management and dewormers. The following are general recommendations for how to treat worms in horses. Pasture and feeding Removal of manure from small pastures should occur twice weekly. On larger pastures frequent mowing/harrowing and animal rotation will help. Horses should be removed from pastures for a minimum ... Continue Reading »
Common Species of Equine Worms
Common species of equine worms Worms can cause serious health problems for horses, so a good worming program is essential. Signs and symptoms include: decreased weight, reduced appetite, colic, lethargy, susceptibility to infections, pneumonia, organ damage and death. The following is a list of the most common species of equine worms. Strongyles Strongyles are found in the ... 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 parasite ... 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 »
