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Good Management
The following extracts indicate the benefits of a faecal egg count in good yard management
- no matter what the worming regime.
The following extracts indicate the benefits of a faecal egg count in good yard management
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Resistance
'Worms can develop a resistance to some active ingredients in wormers, particularly if they are used repeatedly. Resistance to benzimidazole products is widespread and it would be wise to check whether or not it is a problem in your grazing area. You can ask your vet to do a faecal egg count reduction test to find out if there is a problem'
A Practical Guide to Worming Horses. Pfizer Animal Health, Ramsgate Rd. Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ.
Strategic Worming
'Check that the anthelmintic is effective by doing a faecal egg count reduction test (i.e. do faecal examinations on the day of worming and again 10 to 14 days later) using a representative number of horses, all of which should have positive egg counts of at least 200 eggs per gram before you start. Monitor egg reappearance times, particularly on studs or in groups of young horses (especially weanlings and yearlings). Effective treatment intervals vary between different groups of animals, and within a group.'
Strategic Worm in Horses.
Hoechst Roussel Vet Walton Manor, Walton, Milton Keynes, MK7 7AJ.Control
Worming Do's and Don'ts
'Do monitor the number of worm eggs in the faeces. The first count should be done before you treat, again two weeks later, and thereafter regularly, particularly in spring and autumn, to ensure the programme is working. In general, levels of 50-100 eggs per gram of faeces need not be treated. Indeed, some contamination is a good thing as it will help to induce some immunity in the population of horses, but above that level a degree of control will be needed, with treatment of the individual and a review of the programme.'
Veterinary Clinic. Horse & Hound 19th November 1998.
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'Worms can develop a resistance to some active ingredients in wormers, particularly if they are used repeatedly. Resistance to benzimidazole products is widespread and it would be wise to check whether or not it is a problem in your grazing area. You can ask your vet to do a faecal egg count reduction test to find out if there is a problem'
A Practical Guide to Worming Horses. Pfizer Animal Health, Ramsgate Rd. Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ.
Strategic Worming
'Check that the anthelmintic is effective by doing a faecal egg count reduction test (i.e. do faecal examinations on the day of worming and again 10 to 14 days later) using a representative number of horses, all of which should have positive egg counts of at least 200 eggs per gram before you start. Monitor egg reappearance times, particularly on studs or in groups of young horses (especially weanlings and yearlings). Effective treatment intervals vary between different groups of animals, and within a group.'
Strategic Worm in Horses.
Hoechst Roussel Vet Walton Manor, Walton, Milton Keynes, MK7 7AJ.Control
Worming Do's and Don'ts
'Do monitor the number of worm eggs in the faeces. The first count should be done before you treat, again two weeks later, and thereafter regularly, particularly in spring and autumn, to ensure the programme is working. In general, levels of 50-
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Obviously there are many variations on the above but that should give you an idea of how to begin
If you are getting good results on this system then you can widen the gaps between counts as time goes on, but at first it is important that you don’t leave too long a gap.
You may want to add a spring tapeworm dose to the above, or perhaps to use a combined wormer such as Equimax or Eqvalan-duo if you need to treat redworm and tapeworm at the same time.
It is important to worm for encysted redworm in the winter, even if the counts are clear as parasites can remain in the dormant larval stage for a long time within the horse before making their presence known as mature egg-laying adults.
If you have any concerns about your horses health please consult your vet.
Please note that if you decide to follow a reduced worming programme you must take the decision to do so yourself. You may also want to have a chat with your vet
If you are getting good results on this system then you can widen the gaps between counts as time goes on, but at first it is important that you don’t leave too long a gap.
You may want to add a spring tapeworm dose to the above, or perhaps to use a combined wormer such as Equimax or Eqvalan-
It is important to worm for encysted redworm in the winter, even if the counts are clear as parasites can remain in the dormant larval stage for a long time within the horse before making their presence known as mature egg-
If you have any concerns about your horses health please consult your vet.
Please note that if you decide to follow a reduced worming programme you must take the decision to do so yourself. You may also want to have a chat with your vet
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Your programme might look something like this, depending on the time of year you start: | |
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March |
Worm count all horses. Worm any with a count of 200 + epg . No need to worm any with low or clear counts. |
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June |
As above |
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September |
As above |
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End of October |
Worm all for tapeworm eg with Equitape. (Or blood test with your vet) |
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November/December |
Worm for encysted redworm eg with Equest. or Panacur Equine Guard (if no resistance present) |
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March |
Begin counts again. |
The 4 Count Kit contains everything you need to monitor your horses worm count for a whole year.
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A worm count will help you to monitor the situation inside your horse. Of course it is impossible to know the level of worm burden carried by an individual without this check. Not only could your horse be carrying large numbers of worms, but he could also be contaminating the pasture by passing out large numbers of infective eggs, so worsening the problem.
A worm count will give you peace of mind over your worm control measures. Alternatively you will be able to deal with any problem in a knowledgeable way.
The Worm Count Kit contains a specimen pot, vinyl glove, padded post bag, full instructions, and a voucher for the laboratory service.
A worm count will give you peace of mind over your worm control measures. Alternatively you will be able to deal with any problem in a knowledgeable way.
The Worm Count Kit contains a specimen pot, vinyl glove, padded post bag, full instructions, and a voucher for the laboratory service.
