Protect Your Horse From Botflies
…Controlling bots requires a two-pronged approach, aimed at different stages of their life cycle: Treat the horse with a dewormer that acts against bots. A well-planned deworming program is your…
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Ask Horse Journal: 11/04
…immune system a chance to get on top of it. ———- Heavy Parasite Infestations What type of deworming regimen do you recommend for a horse that is known or presumed…
Deworm Your Horse the Right Way
6 Open Gallery 6 Images Parasite control is a critical component of your horse’s overall health-care plan. You probably have a system for what type of deworming products to give…
Fall Equine Wellness: What Your Horse Needs
…the Equine Immunization Support Guarantee. Equine influenza and equine herpesvirus aren’t your horse’s only threats this fall — enter parasites. Fall is a key time for equine deworming in many…
Preparing Your Older Horse for Winter
…your deworming program. Due to the growing parasite resistance to deworming products we use, it is wise to follow a targeted deworming program whereby fecal egg counts in the spring…
New Year’s Resolutions for Horsekeepers
…process. Deworming your horse based on the calendar alone is an outdated and harmful habit. Instead, resolve to work with your veterinarian to develop a deworming program tailored for your…
Dewormer Drug-Resistance Panic
Concerns about dewormer resistance in parasites have risen in recent years. And, of course, we’ve seen conflicting advice regarding what to do about it. Rotational deworming has been widely promoted…
When Resistance Is A Good Thing
When faced with the prospect of deworming a horse known to be heavily parasitized, or one that has not been dewormed for a long time, people fear reactions. While these…
Bulletin Board: 04/00
…deworming horses that have heavy parasite burdens, especially of immature worms located inside the wall of the intestine, is believed to carry a greater-than-normal risk of adverse reactions, such as…
Plan Your Horse’s Vaccination Schedule
The April 2007 issue of Practical Horseman magazine contains information on planning your horse’s vaccination schedule (and deworming) for optimal protection, based on his location and lifestyle (“Vaccinations: Perfect Timing”)….