Testing for tapeworm is a really good idea, especially if your horse has had unexplained colic or your have never tested. So if you have been wondering how you can test your horse for tapeworm this is what you need to know. It is really easy to do with a simple saliva test. STEP 1 Order your EquiSal Test Kit So if you look at our worm count test shop page here you will see you can buy Equisal Tape […]
Thinking of buying a new or your first horse? Its an exciting time but there’s a lot to think about isn’t there? So we thought we’d put our top tips together for new and first-time horse owners to help you navigate this like a pro! I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that owning horses isn’t for the faint-hearted! There are the early morning starts and late night finishes at the yard, in ALL weathers… The cost of food, […]
Did you know where you position your muck heap can have a real effect on your horses’ worm burden? A horse produces roughly 7.5 tonnes of manure EACH YEAR?! (And that’s not including bedding from stables etc!) Storing it properly is really important! Why does it matter where the muck heap is? There are a few reasons why it matters and isn’t all about your horse’s health! Mich heaps can also become very hot and self-ignite (catch fire) and are […]
I’m so pleased to sponsor two amazing riders through EFECS, Kizzy Smith Eventing + Elizabeth Mackenzie! These two amazing ladies do great things in their respective disciplines. This month we’re focusing on Kizzy Smith, of KIZZY SMITH EVENTING. Kizzy is based in Braintree, Essex. She is a full-time event rider competing around the country + also trains + produces sport horses. Kizzy has also been a regular PC instructor. Well known + respected on the eventing circuit, she has competed […]
Your worming programme, wormers and your horses cost a lot of money to maintain! So how can you make sure after all that work you can reduce the risk of worm reinfection to your horse? Your horse will always have a worm burden! So whilst we can never make your horse “worm free” our goal is always to keep the burden low. How to prevent pinworm Reinfection If you are trying to prevent pinworm reinfection then cleanliness and disinfecting is […]
Wondering when you should test and treat your horse for tapeworm? It used to be the case we would just give a wormer for tapeworm… BUT we DO NOT advise this anymore as tapeworms are becoming resistant to the drugs! And why give your horse unnecessary chemicals? The advice now is to not treat for tapeworm unless you have a positive test result for tapeworm. That way we are not contributing to the rise in resistance! When Should you Test […]
It’s true that, in general, we test our horses for most worms between March + November. But you can test your horse for pinworm at any time! What is pinworm? While pinworm isn’t a huge threat to your horse’s health, they can be really irritating + annoying. So we don’t want to leave them untreated, driving your poor horse mad! Unlike other worms, pinworms aren’t passed in your horse’s poo. Instead, they exit your horse through the rectum. The adult […]
Did you see the story from Valhalla Hill Farm about a young mare that sadly had to be euthanised due to colic? Its a stark reminder to us all on why you should worm test your horse and not just reach for the wormer. The mare had been on an “aggressive worming program including frequent ivermectin”. Yet, the treatment of colic was difficult due to the massive worm infestation. The worming programme (just giving wormers) meant that the tapeworm had […]
If you’ve heard the term wormer resistance and you’re wondering what all the fuss is about this is the post for you! (Read on friend, read on!) WHAT IS WORMER RESISTANCE? Wormer resistance is basically, horse worms no longer being killed by the drugs in many dewormers! Because they have “got used” to the drug and evolved over a period of time and now the wormers aren’t always effective! HOW DID WORMS BECOME RESISTANT TO DEWORMERS? So we used to […]
When is the right time to worm your horse in winter? We know we need to worm our horses in winter for Inhibited Encysted Small Redworm (IESR) and Bots. But it’s really important that we do this AT THE RIGHT TIME in the winter. So when is the right time to worm your horse? When you are worming in the winter you will probably be advised to use: Equest (to treat inhibited encysted small redworm and bots) or Equest Pramox […]
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