Don’t Let Deworming Myths Keep You Up
…by only using dewormers that are effective against parasites. Myth: Targeted deworming is a ton of work (and expensive!). The fact is, targeted deworming is actually less work and less…
…by only using dewormers that are effective against parasites. Myth: Targeted deworming is a ton of work (and expensive!). The fact is, targeted deworming is actually less work and less…
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…The recommended intervals between dewormings are based on research that looks at fecal egg counts at regular intervals after deworming. When eggs begin to reappear, you repeat the treatment. Ivermectin…
It may be time to seriously rethink how we are deworming our horses. When we heard of ivermectin resistance being documented in cows (see August 2002), we warned that the…
The FDA has announced a two-day public meeting to discuss parasite resistance to common deworming drugs. The problem was discussed by Horse Journal Contributing Veterinary Editor Dr. Deb Eldredge in…
A successful deworming program isn’t just about which drug to use. By considering both chemical and non-chemical parasite-control strategies, you and your veterinarian can be part of the effort to…
…the unusually warm winter temperatures, so horses are more at risk of exposure and infection. The good news is that this is a preventable situation simply by deworming regularly for…
…breeding farms. More frequent dewormings didn’t influence parasite burdens in foals and yearlings, but the average number of dewormings in foals was 4.52 times per year and in yearlings 3.26…
There’s no sense deworming a horse that doesn’t need it. But how do you know’ The best way you can decide if your horse needs to be dewormed — and…
Protect your horse from parasites with Quest Plus, FDA-approved deworming gel….