Deworming Broodmares - that is the question To paraphrase The Bard, to worm or not to worm that is often the question. If you Google when and how to deworm your horse, you'll get all sorts of conflicting answers. The advice is simpler when it comes to deworming broodmares and foals, but it is often buried in scientific studies and papers. Your veterinarian can answer all ... Continue Reading »
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The Myths of Deworming a Horse
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 ... Continue Reading »
How to treat worms in horses | With Management & Dewormers
Pasture Management How to treat worms in horses requires a combination of pasture management and good deworming program. The following are general recommendations for how to treat worms in horses. Firstly removal of manure from small pastures should occur twice weekly. In addition larger pastures frequent mowing/harrowing and animal rotation. Horses should be ... 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 ... 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 »
