Colic in Young Horses Found to Be Caused By Tapeworm!

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Colic in Young Horses Found to Be Caused By Tapeworm!

A study released by the Lab at Austin Davis Biologics Ltd – the founders of the EquiSal tapeworm saliva test, showed that Tapeworm infections were found to be a significant concern in colic cases of four yearlings. “Tapeworm should be considered a significant pathogen in young horses“. they said Colic indicates pain in the horse’s abdomen. Often deemed unpreventable and unpredictable it’s a huge concern to every horse owner! The Study The individual colic cases occurred over several years (one […]

How can you stop your horse from getting worms?

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How can you stop your horse from getting worms?

Unfortunately, you CAN’T stop your horse from getting worms! Horses will ALWAYS have worms. Even in the best-kept pasture and cleanest stables! But you CAN reduce the risk of infestation. Why do you need to prevent infestation? Routine worming, without testing first, has led to massive resistance to worming drugs. If this continues we could reach a point where we no longer have effective drugs available. So how do you reduce the risk? Horse’s pick up worms from their pasture […]

How to check your horse’s vital signs

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How to check your horses vital signs respiration, heart rate, temperature

Do you know what your horse’s normal vital signs are and do you know how to check them? Trying to keep track of your horse’s health can be difficult, not to mention worrying. You might see something that worries you. But it could actually be completely normal for your horse! On the flip side, they may develop an issue that you think is normal and not worry about it. But it’s actually causing them pain and needs treating. If you’re […]

How can you tell if your horse has worms?

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How to tell if your horse has worms

Are you concerned your horse has worms? Before you reach for a wormer! Here is what you need to know! Some horses show physical signs of having a worm infestation… Weight loss Loss of coat condition Colic Lack of energy Diarrhoea Constipation Loss of appetite Swelling in legs and stomach Itching at the base of the tail Skin sores But some horses don’t show any signs at all, even with a high burden! And worms don’t always show in their […]

How to Stop Flies on Horses in Summer

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How to stop flies on horses in summer

With the Spring & Summer months, not only do we get better weather but with that comes the fly to bother you + your horse! We have all seen it! Horse’s eyes swarmed by flies, the irritation and itching they cause. But what can you do? And how do they affect your horse? Read on to learn more in our quick guide to flies + how you can help your horse. Which flies are they & how can they affect […]

Why don’t you worm your horse if it has a Low Worm Burden?

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why don't you worm a horse with a low worm burden

So you got your results back + it showed your horse has a worm burden!  And you have been told not to worm your horse! Why don’t you worm your horse? Worms are becoming resistant to the active ingredients in dewormers. And as a result, the wormers are becoming less + less effective! There is always part of the parasite population when worming that doesn’t come into contact with the drug during treatment. This can be because: the eggs + […]

Should I do a Faecal Egg Count Test on the Companion Pony?

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Should I do a Faecal Egg Count Test on the Companion Pony?

So you have more than one horse or perhaps your horse has a companion who though we love them can feel like an expensive ornament! And if you have found yourself asking “Should I do a Faecal Egg Count Test on the Companion Pony?”… This is what you need to know before you decide to test or not test your companion horse. (and I promise this isn’t me trying to sell you more kits!) When it comes to companion ponies, […]

Yard & Horse Jobs To Do in the Autumn

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Autumn horse yard jobs

The Blackberries are out, the leaves starting to fall, and it’s time to make sure you, your yard and your horse are ready for winter! So you don’t end up with nightmares by Halloween! Here is our checklist of Horse Jobs to do in autumn Read to the end to grab the free checklist (Sorry winter is winter coming, in case you didn’t know! This will make it easier) Scrub Your Stables! If you haven’t already done so in the […]

Bot Flies, Bot Eggs, Bot Larvae, You + Your Horse! Everything you need to know to avoid infestation!

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Let’s talk BOTS!   The bee-like bot fly that winds your horse up in the summer months…  The annoying sticky nit eggs on your horse’s legs!  The sores + symptoms that your horse has become a host for the Bot! And what to do if you have found something odd in your horse’s poo + think it could be the larvae of the bot fly! Bots are GROSS!  But what can you do to prevent your horse becoming a host of […]

What You Need to Know About Poo Picking Your Horses Field

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why poo picking matters so much

Poo picking your horse’s field! Some of us love it and some of us hate it.  We only have limited time, so should we just leave it and harrow later so we can get on with riding or should you be poo-picking? Reasons Why You Should Remove Droppings From Your Paddock 1 – It’s unsightly! 2 – It can kill off the grass! 3 – It attracts flies. 4 – It helps to break the life cycle of worms. 5 […]